Panhala - Pusad, Yavatmal

Panhala is a village situated in the Pusad tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pusad and around 165 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Panhala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panhala is 542844. The village covers a total geographical area of 471.52 hectares and falls under the 445230 pincode. Pusad is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Panhala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pusad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Panhala

As per Census 2011, Panhala village has a total population of 1,313 people, consisting of 664 males and 649 females. The village has 318 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 186 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 832 literate and 481 illiterate residents. Additionally, 202 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Panhala are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,313664649
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18610284
Scheduled Castes (SC)20210498
Literate Population832506326
Illiterate Population481158323

Nearby Villages of Panhala

Panhala 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)
KhatkalaNorth2.11 km
MhaismalNorth3.16 km
Manjarjawala BudrukSouth3.79 km
Marwadi Kh.South-East4.01 km
WaghjaliSouth-West4.44 km
Pandhurna Kh.East5.15 km
RampurEast5.27 km
UmralaNorth-West5.29 km
SondaWest5.58 km
KanherwadiSouth-West5.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Panhala

Public transport in the Panhala is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kanhargaon Naka, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusad to Panhala is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Panhala is about 165 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panhala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Panhala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Panhala

Where is Panhala located?

Panhala village is located in Pusad Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Panhala?

Panhala is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Panhala?

The pincode of Panhala is 445230.

What is the population of Panhala?

Panhala has a total population of 1,313, including 664 males and 649 females.

How many households are there in Panhala?

There are 318 households in Panhala.

What is the literacy rate in Panhala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Panhala is 63.37%. Male literacy is 76.20% and female literacy is 50.23%.