Khamkhed - Balapur, Akola

Khamkhed is a village situated in the Balapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balapur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Khamkhed village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamkhed is 529960. The village covers a total geographical area of 332.64 hectares and falls under the 444502 pincode. Balapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Khamkhed

According to the 2011 Census, Khamkhed village had a total population of 913 people, including 461 males and 452 females, living in 229 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.10%, with male literacy at 91.18% and female literacy at 74.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 597.

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

Nearby Villages of Khamkhed

Khamkhed 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 Khamkhed

Khamkhed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paras, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balapur to Khamkhed is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Khamkhed is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khamkhed

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

Health Facilities in Khamkhed

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

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