Borkhedi - Lonar, Buldhana

Borkhedi is a village situated in the Lonar tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from Lonar and around 90 km from Buldana. Pardi Pr Mehkar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Borkhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Borkhedi is 529545. The village covers a total geographical area of 356.35 hectares and falls under the 443302 pincode. Lonar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Borkhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Borkhedi village had a total population of 748 people, including 389 males and 359 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.73%, with male literacy at 83.43% and female literacy at 59.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135.

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

Nearby Villages of Borkhedi

Borkhedi 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 Borkhedi

Borkhedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kekatumar, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lonar to Borkhedi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Borkhedi is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Borkhedi

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

Health Facilities in Borkhedi

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

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