Kashikhed - Dhamangaon Railway, Amravati

Kashikhed is a village situated in the Dhamangaon Railway tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhamangaon Railway and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Kashikhed village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kashikhed is 533351. The village covers a total geographical area of 497 hectares and falls under the 444709 pincode. Dattapur Dhamangaon is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Kashikhed village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhamamgaon railway Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Wardha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kashikhed

According to the 2011 Census, Kashikhed village had a total population of 980 people, including 520 males and 460 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.15%, with male literacy at 91.06% and female literacy at 82.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Kashikhed

Kashikhed 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 Kashikhed

Kashikhed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhamangaon, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dattapur Dhamangaon to Kashikhed is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Kashikhed 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 Kashikhed

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

Health Facilities in Kashikhed

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

FAQs about Kashikhed