Belkheda - Chandurbazar, Amravati

Belkheda is a village situated in the Chandurbazar tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandurbazar and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Wani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belkheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belkheda is 532072. The village covers a total geographical area of 292.77 hectares and falls under the 444720 pincode. Chandurbazar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Belkheda

As per Census 2011, Belkheda village has a total population of 260 people, consisting of 147 males and 113 females. The village has 72 households and a sex ratio of 768 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 206 literate and 54 illiterate residents. Additionally, 146 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population260147113
Child Population (0–6 yrs)312110
Scheduled Castes (SC)1468462
Scheduled Tribes (ST)725
Literate Population20611987
Illiterate Population542826

Nearby Villages of Belkheda

Belkheda 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)
WaniNorth1.29 km
SuraliSouth-West1.95 km
KurankhedEast2.40 km
BelmandaliNorth-East2.56 km
NimkhedaSouth-East2.64 km
VithalapurWest2.94 km
VishroliNorth-West3.45 km
Ghat LadkiNorth-East3.73 km
GanojaSouth3.91 km
InapurSouth-West3.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Belkheda

Belkheda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kolvihir, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandurbazar to Belkheda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Belkheda is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belkheda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Belkheda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Belkheda

Where is Belkheda located?

Belkheda village is located in Chandurbazar Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Belkheda?

The Gram Panchayat of Belkheda is Wani.

What is the pincode of Belkheda?

The pincode of Belkheda is 444720.

What is the population of Belkheda?

Belkheda has a total population of 260, including 147 males and 113 females.

How many households are there in Belkheda?

There are 72 households in Belkheda.

What is the literacy rate in Belkheda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Belkheda is 79.23%. Male literacy is 80.95% and female literacy is 76.99%.