Arkhed - Murtijapur, Akola

Arkhed is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Arkhed village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arkhed is 530302. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.03 hectares and falls under the 444107 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Arkhed 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.

Population of Arkhed

As per Census 2011, Arkhed village has a total population of 462 people, consisting of 237 males and 225 females. The village has 123 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 363 literate and 99 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 18 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Arkhed

Arkhed 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 Arkhed

Arkhed is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Murtajapur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Arkhed is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Arkhed is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arkhed

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

Health Facilities in Arkhed

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

FAQs about Arkhed