Khedmakta - Brahmapuri, Chandrapur

Khedmakta is a village situated in the Brahmapuri tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Brahmapuri and around 126 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Khedmakta village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khedmakta is 540758. The village covers a total geographical area of 958 hectares and falls under the 441206 pincode. Brahmapuri is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Khedmakta

According to the 2011 Census, Khedmakta village had a total population of 3,922 people, including 1,966 males and 1,956 females, living in 958 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.94%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 72.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 739, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 237.

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

Nearby Villages of Khedmakta

Khedmakta 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 Khedmakta

Khedmakta 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 Bramhapuri, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapuri to Khedmakta is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Khedmakta is about 126 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khedmakta

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

Health Facilities in Khedmakta

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

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