Bhortek - Sakri, Dhule

Bhortek is a village situated in the Sakri tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakri and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Bhortipada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhortek village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhortek is 526266. The village covers a total geographical area of 357 hectares and falls under the 424304 pincode. Nandurbar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Bhortek 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 Bhortek

According to the 2011 Census, Bhortek village had a total population of 1,078 people, including 528 males and 550 females, living in 268 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.43%, with male literacy at 80.60% and female literacy at 56.73%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,078.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhortek

Bhortek 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 Bhortek

Bhortek is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhekvad, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nandurbar to Bhortek is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Bhortek is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhortek

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

Health Facilities in Bhortek

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

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