Kardu - Barshitakli, Akola
Kardu is a village situated in the Barshitakli tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshitakli and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Vadgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kardu village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kardu is 530567. The village covers a total geographical area of 142 hectares and falls under the 444107 pincode.
Kardu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Murtijapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Akola Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Kardu
Kardu 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Manmatkhed | South-East | 1.43 km |
| Wadgaon | North | 2.05 km |
| Nimbi Budruk | North-West | 2.26 km |
| Kherda Bk. | West | 2.60 km |
| Pinjar 2 | East | 3.28 km |
| Sultanpur | North | 3.31 km |
| Bhendi Sutrak | South-West | 3.40 km |
| Bhendgaon | South | 3.71 km |
| Sadalapur | North | 4.55 km |
| Isapur | North-West | 4.67 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kardu
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Kardu. The nearest railway station is Barsi Takli, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.7 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 Kardu is about 40 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 Kardu
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kardu 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 Kardu
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kardu 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 Kardu
Where is Kardu located?
Kardu village is located in Barshitakli Tehsil, Akola district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kardu?
The Gram Panchayat of Kardu is Vadgaon.
What is the pincode of Kardu?
The pincode of Kardu is 444107.