Gadkhamb - Amalner, Jalgaon

Gadkhamb is a village situated in the Amalner tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amalner and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Gadkhamb village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadkhamb is 527460. The village covers a total geographical area of 520.63 hectares and falls under the 425401 pincode. Amalner is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Gadkhamb 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 Gadkhamb

According to the 2011 Census, Gadkhamb village had a total population of 1,329 people, including 689 males and 640 females, living in 300 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.54%, with male literacy at 92.74% and female literacy at 82.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 109.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadkhamb

Gadkhamb 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 Gadkhamb

Gadkhamb is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Takarkhede, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amalner to Gadkhamb is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Gadkhamb is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadkhamb

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

Health Facilities in Gadkhamb

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

FAQs about Gadkhamb