Khadkat - Ashti, Beed

Khadkat is a village situated in the Ashti tehsil of Beed district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from Ashti and around 82 km from Bid. Khadkat village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khadkat is 558894. The village covers a total geographical area of 1486.63 hectares and falls under the 414203 pincode. Ahmadnagar is the nearest town, located about 78 km away.

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

Population of Khadkat

According to the 2011 Census, Khadkat village had a total population of 2,847 people, including 1,461 males and 1,386 females, living in 613 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.94%, with male literacy at 84.52% and female literacy at 71.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 527, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 73.

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

Nearby Villages of Khadkat

Khadkat 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 Khadkat

Khadkat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pophlaj, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahmadnagar to Khadkat is about 78 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bid to Khadkat is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khadkat

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

Health Facilities in Khadkat

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

FAQs about Khadkat