Changefal - Patur, Akola

Changefal is a village situated in the Patur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patur and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Changephal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Changefal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Changefal is 530345. The village covers a total geographical area of 595.22 hectares and falls under the 444501 pincode. Khamgaon is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Changefal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Changefal

As per Census 2011, Changefal village has a total population of 615 people, consisting of 316 males and 299 females. The village has 123 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 474 literate and 141 illiterate residents. Additionally, 81 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population615316299
Child Population (0–6 yrs)774136
Scheduled Castes (SC)814140
Literate Population474262212
Illiterate Population1415487

Nearby Villages of Changefal

Changefal 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)
ChanniSouth-East2.21 km
HiwaraSouth2.48 km
Pimpalkhuta 1West2.52 km
KhetriNorth-East2.72 km
RaherSouth-West4.41 km
DeulkhedNorth4.47 km
Takali KhetriNorth-East4.50 km
ChatariNorth-East4.58 km
PangaraSouth4.69 km
SayvaniSouth-East4.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Changefal

Changefal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paras, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khamgaon to Changefal is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Changefal is about 52 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 Changefal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Changefal

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

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

FAQs about Changefal

Where is Changefal located?

Changefal village is located in Patur Tehsil, Akola district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Changefal?

The Gram Panchayat of Changefal is Changephal.

What is the pincode of Changefal?

The pincode of Changefal is 444501.

What is the population of Changefal?

Changefal has a total population of 615, including 316 males and 299 females.

How many households are there in Changefal?

There are 123 households in Changefal.

What is the literacy rate in Changefal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Changefal is 77.07%. Male literacy is 82.91% and female literacy is 70.90%.