Unkhed - Murtijapur, Akola

Unkhed is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Rambhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Unkhed village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Unkhed is 530267. The village covers a total geographical area of 449 hectares and falls under the 444107 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Unkhed 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 Unkhed

According to the 2011 Census, Unkhed village had a total population of 509 people, including 265 males and 244 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.16%, with male literacy at 97.47% and female literacy at 84.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 307.

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

Nearby Villages of Unkhed

Unkhed 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 Unkhed

Unkhed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mana, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Unkhed is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Unkhed is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Unkhed

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

Health Facilities in Unkhed

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

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