Onkarkhed - Balapur, Akola
Onkarkhed is a village situated in the Balapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balapur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Manarkhed serves as the Gram Panchayat for Onkarkhed village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Onkarkhed is 529941. The village covers a total geographical area of 148.31 hectares and falls under the 444311 pincode.
Onkarkhed village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Onkarkhed
Onkarkhed 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Manarkhed Kh | South-West | 1.73 km |
| Kasura | North-East | 1.88 km |
| Manarkhed | South-East | 2.01 km |
| Unhalkhed | North | 2.21 km |
| Shrikshetra Nagzari | North-West | 3.13 km |
| Takali Nagzari | West | 3.30 km |
| Warkhed Bk. | West | 3.89 km |
| Kalamba Budruk | North-East | 4.23 km |
| Satargaon | South | 4.26 km |
| Kolasa | South-East | 4.29 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Onkarkhed
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Onkarkhed. The nearest railway station is S K Nagjihari, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.8 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within <1 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Akola to Onkarkhed is about 36 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 Onkarkhed
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Onkarkhed village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Onkarkhed
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Onkarkhed village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
FAQs about Onkarkhed
Where is Onkarkhed located?
Onkarkhed village is located in Balapur Tehsil, Akola district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Onkarkhed?
The Gram Panchayat of Onkarkhed is Manarkhed.
What is the pincode of Onkarkhed?
The pincode of Onkarkhed is 444311.