Khodad - Murtijapur, Akola

Khodad is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Khodad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khodad is 530274. The village covers a total geographical area of 914.39 hectares and falls under the 444106 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Khodad 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 Khodad

According to the 2011 Census, Khodad village had a total population of 736 people, including 366 males and 370 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 96.49%, with male literacy at 96.97% and female literacy at 96.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 248, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 141.

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

Nearby Villages of Khodad

Khodad 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 Khodad

Khodad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kuram, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Khodad is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Khodad is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khodad

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

Health Facilities in Khodad

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

FAQs about Khodad