Bhorkheda - Shirpur, Dhule

Bhorkheda is a village situated in the Shirpur tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirpur and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Bhorkheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhorkheda is 526075. The village covers a total geographical area of 844 hectares and falls under the 425421 pincode. Shirpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bhorkheda

As per Census 2011, Bhorkheda village has a total population of 2,456 people, consisting of 1,264 males and 1,192 females. The village has 502 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 252 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,417 literate and 1,039 illiterate residents. Additionally, 327 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 688 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhorkheda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bhorkheda

Bhorkheda 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 Bhorkheda

Bhorkheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Betavad, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirpur to Bhorkheda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Bhorkheda is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhorkheda

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

Health Facilities in Bhorkheda

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

FAQs about Bhorkheda