Itakheda - 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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Itakheda village had a total population of 2,862 people, including 1,420 males and 1,442 females, living in 723 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.55%, with male literacy at 88.63% and female literacy at 70.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 809, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 283.

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

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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