Bilkhede - Amalner, Jalgaon

Bilkhede is a village situated in the Amalner tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amalner and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Hingone Kh Pa serves as the Village Panchayat for Bilkhede village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilkhede is 527537. The village covers a total geographical area of 272.6 hectares and falls under the 425401 pincode. Amalner is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Bilkhede village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Amalner Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bilkhede

According to the 2011 Census, Bilkhede village had a total population of 317 people, including 165 males and 152 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.68%, with male literacy at 88.49% and female literacy at 68.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 90.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilkhede

Bilkhede 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 Bilkhede

Bilkhede is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amalner, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amalner to Bilkhede is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Bilkhede is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bilkhede

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

Health Facilities in Bilkhede

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

FAQs about Bilkhede