Mohakhed - Murtijapur, Akola

Mohakhed is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Mohkhed serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mohakhed village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mohakhed is 530315. The village covers a total geographical area of 170.82 hectares and falls under the 444107 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Mohakhed 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 Mohakhed

As per Census 2011, Mohakhed village has a total population of 149 people, consisting of 78 males and 71 females. The village has 41 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 14 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 120 literate and 29 illiterate residents. Additionally, 46 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1497871
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1486
Scheduled Castes (SC)462224
Literate Population1206654
Illiterate Population291217

Nearby Villages of Mohakhed

Mohakhed 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)
BalapurNorth-East2.06 km
Dhotra ShindeSouth-West2.07 km
KanzaraNorth2.10 km
KamalaniSouth2.23 km
FaniNorth-West2.46 km
Kamal KhedSouth2.66 km
SheniWest2.96 km
LodhipurNorth-East3.20 km
KinhiWest3.81 km
Dhanora WaidyaNorth-West3.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mohakhed

Mohakhed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 25.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Mohakhed is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Mohakhed is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mohakhed

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Mohakhed

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

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

FAQs about Mohakhed

Where is Mohakhed located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Mohakhed?

The Gram Panchayat of Mohakhed is Mohkhed.

What is the pincode of Mohakhed?

The pincode of Mohakhed is 444107.

What is the population of Mohakhed?

Mohakhed has a total population of 149, including 78 males and 71 females.

How many households are there in Mohakhed?

There are 41 households in Mohakhed.

What is the literacy rate in Mohakhed?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mohakhed is 80.54%. Male literacy is 84.62% and female literacy is 76.06%.