Khed - Karjat, Ahilyanagar

Khed is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from Karjat and around 90 km from Ahmadnagar. Khed village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khed is 558626. The village covers a total geographical area of 1931 hectares and falls under the 414403 pincode. Ahmadnagar is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

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

Population of Khed

According to the 2011 Census, Khed village had a total population of 4,011 people, including 2,083 males and 1,928 females, living in 873 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.57%, with male literacy at 86.67% and female literacy at 76.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 632, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 110.

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

Nearby Villages of Khed

Khed 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 Khed

Khed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhigwan, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahmadnagar to Khed is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khed

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

Health Facilities in Khed

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

FAQs about Khed