Mohotkhed - Lonar, Buldhana

Mohotkhed is a village situated in the Lonar tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from Lonar and around 95 km from Buldana. Mohatkhed serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mohotkhed village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mohotkhed is 529547. The village covers a total geographical area of 772.7 hectares and falls under the 443302 pincode. Mehkar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Mohotkhed 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 Mohotkhed

According to the 2011 Census, Mohotkhed village had a total population of 913 people, including 476 males and 437 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.95%, with male literacy at 90.20% and female literacy at 69.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 124, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Mohotkhed

Mohotkhed 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 Mohotkhed

Mohotkhed is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kekatumar, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mehkar to Mohotkhed is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Mohotkhed is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mohotkhed

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

Health Facilities in Mohotkhed

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

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