Kinkhed - Murtijapur, Akola

Kinkhed is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Kinkhed village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kinkhed is 530323. The village covers a total geographical area of 522 hectares and falls under the 444107 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kinkhed 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 Kinkhed

According to the 2011 Census, Kinkhed village had a total population of 914 people, including 464 males and 450 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.51%, with male literacy at 94.44% and female literacy at 84.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 67.

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

Nearby Villages of Kinkhed

Kinkhed 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 Kinkhed

Public transport in the Kinkhed is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Murtajapur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Kinkhed is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Kinkhed 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 Kinkhed

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

Health Facilities in Kinkhed

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

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