Khairkhunda - Sakri, Dhule

Khairkhunda 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 95 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Umarpata serves as the Village Panchayat for Khairkhunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khairkhunda is 526387. The village covers a total geographical area of 2358.48 hectares and falls under the 424306 pincode. Nawapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Khairkhunda 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 Khairkhunda

According to the 2011 Census, Khairkhunda village had a total population of 1,833 people, including 902 males and 931 females, living in 458 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.59%, with male literacy at 40.00% and female literacy at 27.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,818.

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

Nearby Villages of Khairkhunda

Khairkhunda 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 Khairkhunda

Khairkhunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kolda, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawapur to Khairkhunda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Khairkhunda is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khairkhunda

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

Health Facilities in Khairkhunda

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

FAQs about Khairkhunda