Turkhed - Mehkar, Buldhana
Turkhed is a village situated in the Mehkar tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from Mehkar and around 65 km from Buldana. Antri De serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turkhed village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Turkhed is 529083. The village covers a total geographical area of 220.81 hectares and falls under the 443301 pincode.
Turkhed village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Turkhed
Turkhed 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Antri Deshmukh | North | 1.00 km |
| Borkhedi | West | 1.75 km |
| Matarkhed | South-East | 2.15 km |
| Nijampur | South-East | 3.41 km |
| Suryapur | East | 3.48 km |
| Ganpur | North-West | 3.60 km |
| Mohotkhed | South-East | 3.97 km |
| Ukali | North-East | 4.02 km |
| Bori | South-East | 4.16 km |
| Dadulgavhan | North-West | 4.27 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Turkhed
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Turkhed. The nearest railway station is Kekatumar, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.2 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 Turkhed is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Turkhed
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Turkhed 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 Turkhed
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Turkhed 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 Turkhed
Where is Turkhed located?
Turkhed village is located in Mehkar Tehsil, Buldhana district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Turkhed?
The Gram Panchayat of Turkhed is Antri De.
What is the pincode of Turkhed?
The pincode of Turkhed is 443301.