Suknegaon - Wani, Yavatmal

Suknegaon is a village situated in the Wani tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wani and around 124 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Suknegaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Suknegaon is 544035. The village covers a total geographical area of 1988 hectares and falls under the 445402 pincode. Wani is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Suknegaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Wani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandrapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Suknegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Suknegaon village had a total population of 1,475 people, including 764 males and 711 females, living in 365 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.99%, with male literacy at 83.87% and female literacy at 71.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 468.

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

Nearby Villages of Suknegaon

Suknegaon 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 Suknegaon

Public transport in the Suknegaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kayar, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wani to Suknegaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Suknegaon is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Suknegaon

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

Health Facilities in Suknegaon

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

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