Akhade - Sakri, Dhule

Akhade is a village situated in the Sakri tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakri and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Akhade village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akhade is 526280. The village covers a total geographical area of 2004 hectares and falls under the 424305 pincode. Nandurbar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Akhade

According to the 2011 Census, Akhade village had a total population of 2,373 people, including 1,227 males and 1,146 females, living in 427 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.07%, with male literacy at 73.16% and female literacy at 54.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,021.

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

Nearby Villages of Akhade

Akhade 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 Akhade

Akhade is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Choupale, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nandurbar to Akhade is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Akhade is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akhade

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

Health Facilities in Akhade

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

FAQs about Akhade