Gaulkhedi - Murtijapur, Akola

Gaulkhedi is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Dahatoda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaulkhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaulkhedi is 530268. The village covers a total geographical area of 268.67 hectares and falls under the 444107 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Gaulkhedi 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 Gaulkhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Gaulkhedi village had a total population of 806 people, including 411 males and 395 females, living in 205 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.55%, with male literacy at 93.94% and female literacy at 78.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 144.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaulkhedi

Gaulkhedi 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 Gaulkhedi

Gaulkhedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mana, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Gaulkhedi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Gaulkhedi is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaulkhedi

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

Health Facilities in Gaulkhedi

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

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