Ramkhed - Murtijapur, Akola

Ramkhed is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Arkhed serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramkhed village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramkhed is 530222. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.27 hectares and falls under the 444107 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Ramkhed 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 Ramkhed

According to the 2011 Census, Ramkhed village had a total population of 701 people, including 365 males and 336 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.94%, with male literacy at 94.04% and female literacy at 91.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Ramkhed

Ramkhed 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 Ramkhed

Public transport in the Ramkhed is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Murtajapur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Ramkhed is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Ramkhed is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ramkhed

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

Health Facilities in Ramkhed

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

FAQs about Ramkhed