Lavkhed - Patur, Akola

Lavkhed is a village situated in the Patur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Tulanga Kh. serves as the Village Panchayat for Lavkhed village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lavkhed is 530337. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.86 hectares and falls under the 444501 pincode. Patur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Lavkhed

According to the 2011 Census, Lavkhed village had a total population of 385 people, including 200 males and 185 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.48%, with male literacy at 88.27% and female literacy at 70.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87.

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

Nearby Villages of Lavkhed

Lavkhed 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 Lavkhed

Lavkhed 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 27.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patur to Lavkhed is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Lavkhed is about 45 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 Lavkhed

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

Health Facilities in Lavkhed

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

FAQs about Lavkhed