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

As per Census 2011, Gaulkhedi village has a total population of 806 people, consisting of 411 males and 395 females. The village has 205 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 107 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 605 literate and 201 illiterate residents. Additionally, 144 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population806411395
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1074859
Scheduled Castes (SC)1447371
Literate Population605341264
Illiterate Population20170131

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AladatpurSouth-East1.13 km
DahatondaSouth-West1.76 km
KasarkhedNorth-East1.85 km
SonalaNorth-West1.91 km
MurambaSouth2.42 km
Wai ManaSouth-East2.66 km
Dhanora Bk.South2.72 km
PalsodaNorth-West2.75 km
UnkhedNorth-East2.99 km
Dhanora Kh.South-East3.44 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gaulkhedi

Where is Gaulkhedi located?

Gaulkhedi village is located in Murtijapur Tehsil, Akola district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gaulkhedi?

The Gram Panchayat of Gaulkhedi is Dahatoda.

What is the pincode of Gaulkhedi?

The pincode of Gaulkhedi is 444107.

What is the population of Gaulkhedi?

Gaulkhedi has a total population of 806, including 411 males and 395 females.

How many households are there in Gaulkhedi?

There are 205 households in Gaulkhedi.

What is the literacy rate in Gaulkhedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gaulkhedi is 75.06%. Male literacy is 82.97% and female literacy is 66.84%.