Khairkhed - Akot, Akola

Khairkhed is a village situated in the Akot tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akot and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Khairkhed village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khairkhed is 529718. The village covers a total geographical area of 345.54 hectares and falls under the 444103 pincode. Akot is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Khairkhed

As per Census 2011, Khairkhed village has a total population of 1,043 people, consisting of 513 males and 530 females. The village has 230 households and a sex ratio of 1,033 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 758 literate and 285 illiterate residents. Additionally, 638 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 31 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khairkhed

Khairkhed 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 Khairkhed

Public transport in the Khairkhed is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kiwar Khed, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akot to Khairkhed is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Khairkhed is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khairkhed

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

Health Facilities in Khairkhed

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

FAQs about Khairkhed