Panakhed - Shirpur, Dhule

Panakhed is a village situated in the Shirpur tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirpur and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Panakhed village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panakhed is 525985. The village covers a total geographical area of 153 hectares and falls under the 425405 pincode. Shirpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Panakhed

According to the 2011 Census, Panakhed village had a total population of 2,528 people, including 1,293 males and 1,235 females, living in 463 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.71%, with male literacy at 58.70% and female literacy at 38.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,129.

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

Nearby Villages of Panakhed

Panakhed 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 Panakhed

Panakhed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nardana, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirpur to Panakhed is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Panakhed is about 63 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 Panakhed

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

Health Facilities in Panakhed

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

FAQs about Panakhed