Vikhurle - Sindkhede, Dhule

Vikhurle 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 58 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Vikhurle village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vikhurle is 526122. The village covers a total geographical area of 745.07 hectares and falls under the 425408 pincode. Dondaicha is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Vikhurle

As per Census 2011, Vikhurle village has a total population of 839 people, consisting of 417 males and 422 females. The village has 180 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 557 literate and 282 illiterate residents. Additionally, 61 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 138 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population839417422
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1196059
Scheduled Castes (SC)612536
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1386573
Literate Population557307250
Illiterate Population282110172

Nearby Villages of Vikhurle

Vikhurle 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
WaniNorth-West2.32 km
BamhaneNorth-East3.36 km
VikharanSouth3.93 km
KurukwadeEast3.96 km
RahimpurSouth-East3.97 km
MadaneNorth4.16 km
KampurSouth-East5.97 km
ZotwadeNorth5.99 km
DhamaneNorth-East6.03 km
JogsheluEast6.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vikhurle

Vikhurle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vikhran Road, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dondaicha to Vikhurle is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Vikhurle is about 58 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 Vikhurle

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Vikhurle

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Vikhurle

Where is Vikhurle located?

Vikhurle village is located in Sindkhede Tehsil, Dhule district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Vikhurle?

Vikhurle is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Vikhurle?

The pincode of Vikhurle is 425408.

What is the population of Vikhurle?

Vikhurle has a total population of 839, including 417 males and 422 females.

How many households are there in Vikhurle?

There are 180 households in Vikhurle.

What is the literacy rate in Vikhurle?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vikhurle is 66.39%. Male literacy is 73.62% and female literacy is 59.24%.