Kasarkhed - Murtijapur, Akola

Kasarkhed is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Vaimana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasarkhed village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasarkhed is 530266. The village covers a total geographical area of 466.42 hectares and falls under the 444107 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Kasarkhed 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 Kasarkhed

According to the 2011 Census, Kasarkhed village had a total population of 263 people, including 144 males and 119 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 826 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.55%, with male literacy at 95.49% and female literacy at 75.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 188.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasarkhed

Kasarkhed 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 Kasarkhed

Kasarkhed is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mana, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Kasarkhed is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Kasarkhed is about 55 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 Kasarkhed

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

Health Facilities in Kasarkhed

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

FAQs about Kasarkhed