Kotkhed - Chikhli, Buldhana
Kotkhed is a village situated in the Chikhli tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from Chikhli and around 25 km from Buldana. Dongargaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotkhed village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotkhed is 529156. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.05 hectares and falls under the 443201 pincode.
Kotkhed 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.
Nearby Villages of Kotkhed
Kotkhed 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Belkhed | South-East | 1.59 km |
| Dongar Shewali | West | 2.83 km |
| Dhodap | South-West | 2.85 km |
| Shelsur | South | 4.10 km |
| Borala | North | 4.94 km |
| Shelodi | South-East | 5.08 km |
| Khamkhed | South-East | 5.42 km |
| Andhai | South | 5.57 km |
| Kinhola | West | 6.31 km |
| Kherdi | West | 7.02 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kotkhed
Public transport in the Kotkhed is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nandura, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Buldana to Kotkhed is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kotkhed
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kotkhed village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Kotkhed
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kotkhed village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Kotkhed
Where is Kotkhed located?
Kotkhed village is located in Chikhli Tehsil, Buldhana district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kotkhed?
The Gram Panchayat of Kotkhed is Dongargaon.
What is the pincode of Kotkhed?
The pincode of Kotkhed is 443201.