Sawkheda - Khuldabad, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Sawkheda is a village situated in the Khuldabad tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from Khuldabad and around 30 km from Aurangabad. Loni serves as the Village Panchayat for Sawkheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawkheda is 548971. The village covers a total geographical area of 765.36 hectares and falls under the 431101 pincode. Kannad is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Sawkheda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sawkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Sawkheda village had a total population of 353 people, including 184 males and 169 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.87%, with male literacy at 93.20% and female literacy at 71.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 70, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 169.

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

Nearby Villages of Sawkheda

Sawkheda 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 Sawkheda

Sawkheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Daulatabad, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannad to Sawkheda is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Sawkheda is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sawkheda

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

Health Facilities in Sawkheda

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

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