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

As per Census 2011, Kinkhed village has a total population of 914 people, consisting of 464 males and 450 females. The village has 221 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 725 literate and 189 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 67 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population914464450
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1045054
Scheduled Castes (SC)311615
Scheduled Tribes (ST)673037
Literate Population725391334
Illiterate Population18973116

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
LasnapurNorth2.11 km
BidgaonSouth-East2.90 km
Shivan Kh.North-East2.93 km
GaulkhedNorth-East3.00 km
Rajura GhateSouth3.25 km
TurkhedNorth3.42 km
BalapurNorth-West3.93 km
MajalapurEast4.27 km
MohakhedWest4.35 km
MurambaNorth-East4.39 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kinkhed

Where is Kinkhed located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kinkhed?

Kinkhed is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kinkhed?

The pincode of Kinkhed is 444107.

What is the population of Kinkhed?

Kinkhed has a total population of 914, including 464 males and 450 females.

How many households are there in Kinkhed?

There are 221 households in Kinkhed.

What is the literacy rate in Kinkhed?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kinkhed is 79.32%. Male literacy is 84.27% and female literacy is 74.22%.