Pangavhan - Karanja, Washim

Pangavhan is a village situated in the Karanja tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanja and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Janori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pangavhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pangavhan is 530858. The village covers a total geographical area of 567.51 hectares and falls under the 444107 pincode. Karanja is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Pangavhan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Pangavhan

According to the 2011 Census, Pangavhan village had a total population of 414 people, including 219 males and 195 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.54%, with male literacy at 85.57% and female literacy at 68.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Pangavhan

Pangavhan 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Pangavhan

Pangavhan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanja to Pangavhan is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Pangavhan is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pangavhan

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

Health Facilities in Pangavhan

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

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