Garkhed Village - Mehkar, Buldhana
Garkhed is a village situated in the Mehkar tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from Mehkar and around 87 km from Buldana. Bhosa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garkhed village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Garkhed is 529000. The village covers a total geographical area of 492.15 hectares and falls under the 443301 pincode.
Garkhed village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Garkhed
Garkhed 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Malegaon | West | 2.38 km |
| Bhosa | South-East | 2.44 km |
| Ratnapur | South | 2.46 km |
| Mel Janori | North | 2.88 km |
| Bhiwapur | South | 3.06 km |
| Jambharun | East | 3.33 km |
| Loni Kale | North-West | 4.21 km |
| Barda | North | 4.26 km |
| Nimba | North-West | 4.35 km |
| Drugbori | North-East | 4.61 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Garkhed
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Garkhed. The nearest railway station is Aman Vadi, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.3 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 Garkhed is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Garkhed
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Garkhed village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Garkhed
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Garkhed village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Garkhed
Where is Garkhed located?
Garkhed village is located in Mehkar Tehsil, Buldhana district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garkhed?
The Gram Panchayat of Garkhed is Bhosa.
What is the pincode of Garkhed?
The pincode of Garkhed is 443301.