Karan Khede - Amalner, Jalgaon

Karan Khede is a village situated in the Amalner tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amalner and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Karankhede serves as the Village Panchayat for Karan Khede village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karan Khede is 527488. The village covers a total geographical area of 317.42 hectares and falls under the 425402 pincode. Amalner is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Karan Khede 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 Karan Khede

According to the 2011 Census, Karan Khede village had a total population of 918 people, including 474 males and 444 females, living in 217 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.55%, with male literacy at 81.75% and female literacy at 62.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 187.

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

Nearby Villages of Karan Khede

Karan Khede 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 Karan Khede

Public transport in the Karan Khede is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhortex, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amalner to Karan Khede is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Karan Khede is about 63 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 Karan Khede

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

Health Facilities in Karan Khede

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

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