Ainkhed - Chikhli, Buldhana

Ainkhed is a village situated in the Chikhli tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from Chikhli and around 50 km from Buldana. Takarkhedmuslim Pramdapur serves as the Village Panchayat for Ainkhed village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ainkhed is 529118. The village covers a total geographical area of 348.27 hectares and falls under the 444301 pincode. Chikhli is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Ainkhed

According to the 2011 Census, Ainkhed village had a total population of 523 people, including 288 males and 235 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 816 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.32%, with male literacy at 93.63% and female literacy at 84.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population523288235
Child Population (0–6 yrs)643727
Scheduled Castes (SC)1096148
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population410235175
Illiterate Population1135360

Nearby Villages of Ainkhed

Ainkhed 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)
GhanmodSouth-West2.37 km
WarkhedSouth2.85 km
KaratwadiSouth-West2.96 km
AmdapurNorth-East3.67 km
Mangrur NawghareSouth-East3.86 km
KarkhedaEast4.03 km
ManmodSouth-West4.03 km
BorakhediSouth-West4.27 km
MahimalWest4.29 km
MahattamkhedNorth-West4.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ainkhed

Ainkhed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jalamb Jn, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chikhli to Ainkhed is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Ainkhed is about 50 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 Ainkhed

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

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

Health Facilities in Ainkhed

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

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

FAQs about Ainkhed

Where is Ainkhed located?

Ainkhed village is located in Chikhli Tehsil, Buldhana district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Ainkhed?

The Village Panchayat of Ainkhed is Takarkhedmuslim Pramdapur.

What is the pincode of Ainkhed?

The pincode of Ainkhed is 444301.

What is the population of Ainkhed?

Ainkhed had a total population of 523, including 288 males and 235 females.

How many households are there in Ainkhed?

Ainkhed had 134 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ainkhed?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ainkhed was 89.32%. Male literacy was 93.63% and female literacy was 84.13%.