Udkhed - Morshi, Amravati

Udkhed is a village situated in the Morshi tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Morshi and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Utkhed serves as the Gram Panchayat for Udkhed village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Udkhed is 532215. The village covers a total geographical area of 948.5 hectares and falls under the 444905 pincode. Morshi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Udkhed

According to the 2011 Census, Udkhed village had a total population of 2,580 people, including 1,323 males and 1,257 females, living in 610 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.33%, with male literacy at 90.02% and female literacy at 82.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 686, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 275.

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

Nearby Villages of Udkhed

Udkhed 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 Udkhed

Udkhed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khelpatta, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Morshi to Udkhed is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Udkhed is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Udkhed

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

Health Facilities in Udkhed

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

FAQs about Udkhed