Itakheda Village - Arjuni Morgaon, Gondia

Itakheda is a village situated in the Arjuni Morgaon tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from Arjuni Morgaon and around 86 km from Gondiya. Itkheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Itakheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Itakheda is 538308. The village covers a total geographical area of 353.81 hectares and falls under the 441701 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Itakheda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arjuni-morgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Itakheda

As per Census 2011, Itakheda village has a total population of 2,862 people, consisting of 1,420 males and 1,442 females. The village has 723 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 285 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,050 literate and 812 illiterate residents. Additionally, 809 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 283 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Itakheda

Itakheda 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 Itakheda

Itakheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wadegaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Itakheda is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gondiya to Itakheda is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Itakheda

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

Health Facilities in Itakheda

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

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