Belkheda - Kannad, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Belkheda is a village situated in the Kannad tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 37 km from Kannad and around 102 km from Aurangabad. Belkheda village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belkheda is 548233. The village covers a total geographical area of 272.67 hectares and falls under the 431103 pincode. Chalisgaon is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Belkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Belkheda village had a total population of 809 people, including 438 males and 371 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 847 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.00%, with male literacy at 81.60% and female literacy at 60.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 164, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Belkheda

Belkheda 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 Belkheda

Public transport in the Belkheda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kajgaon, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chalisgaon to Belkheda is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Belkheda is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belkheda

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

Health Facilities in Belkheda

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

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