Khilad - Ashti, Beed

Khilad is a village situated in the Ashti tehsil of Beed district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from Ashti and around 85 km from Bid. Khilad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khilad is 558780. The village covers a total geographical area of 911 hectares and falls under the 414208 pincode. Ahmadnagar is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Khilad 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 Khilad

According to the 2011 Census, Khilad village had a total population of 2,482 people, including 1,298 males and 1,184 females, living in 553 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.44%, with male literacy at 86.31% and female literacy at 70.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 188, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Khilad

Khilad 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 Khilad

Khilad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ahmadnagar, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahmadnagar to Khilad is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bid to Khilad is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khilad

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

Health Facilities in Khilad

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

FAQs about Khilad