Vikharan - Sindkhede, Dhule

Vikharan is a village situated in the Sindkhede tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindkhede and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Vikharan village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vikharan is 526125. The village covers a total geographical area of 2143 hectares and falls under the 425408 pincode. Dondaicha is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Vikharan

According to the 2011 Census, Vikharan village had a total population of 3,903 people, including 2,026 males and 1,877 females, living in 827 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.12%, with male literacy at 85.49% and female literacy at 65.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 432, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 475.

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

Nearby Villages of Vikharan

Vikharan 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 Vikharan

Vikharan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vikhran Road, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dondaicha to Vikharan is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Vikharan is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vikharan

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

Health Facilities in Vikharan

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

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