Tirkhedi - Salekasa, Gondia

Tirkhedi is a village situated in the Salekasa tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from Salekasa and around 48 km from Gondiya. Tirkhedi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tirkhedi is 538045. The village covers a total geographical area of 982.11 hectares and falls under the 441916 pincode. Gondiya is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Tirkhedi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Amgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tirkhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Tirkhedi village had a total population of 2,654 people, including 1,328 males and 1,326 females, living in 571 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.35%, with male literacy at 88.39% and female literacy at 78.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 401, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 658.

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

Nearby Villages of Tirkhedi

Tirkhedi 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 Tirkhedi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Tirkhedi. The nearest railway station is Salekasa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gondiya to Tirkhedi is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tirkhedi

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

Health Facilities in Tirkhedi

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

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