Hingni - Seloo, Wardha

Hingni is a village situated in the Seloo tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Seloo and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Hingni village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hingni is 533889. The village covers a total geographical area of 577.52 hectares and falls under the 442104 pincode. Wardha is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Hingni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Wardha Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Hingni

According to the 2011 Census, Hingni village had a total population of 5,416 people, including 2,779 males and 2,637 females, living in 1,299 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.91%, with male literacy at 88.31% and female literacy at 77.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 492, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 407.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population5,4162,7792,637
Child Population (0–6 yrs)549299250
Scheduled Castes (SC)492256236
Scheduled Tribes (ST)407205202
Literate Population4,0352,1901,845
Illiterate Population1,381589792

Nearby Villages of Hingni

Hingni is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SonegaonEast1.78 km
MoiSouth2.06 km
DhamangaonWest2.18 km
JunewaniNorth2.88 km
WanarvihiraNorth-East3.02 km
BibiSouth3.06 km
NimboliSouth-West3.08 km
Gohda (kh)North-West3.11 km
ShiwangaonEast3.14 km
DongargaonWest3.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hingni

Hingni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Seloo Road, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wardha to Hingni is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hingni

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Hingni village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Hingni

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Hingni village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Hingni

Where is Hingni located?

Hingni village is located in Seloo Tehsil, Wardha district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Hingni?

Hingni is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Hingni?

The pincode of Hingni is 442104.

What is the population of Hingni?

Hingni had a total population of 5,416, including 2,779 males and 2,637 females.

How many households are there in Hingni?

Hingni had 1,299 households.

What is the literacy rate in Hingni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hingni was 82.91%. Male literacy was 88.31% and female literacy was 77.29%.