Nalkhede - Amalner, Jalgaon

Nalkhede is a village situated in the Amalner tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amalner and around 65.5 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Mathagavhan serves as the Village Panchayat for Nalkhede village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nalkhede is 527440. The village covers a total geographical area of 374.69 hectares and falls under the 425105 pincode. Amalner is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Nalkhede 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 Nalkhede

According to the 2011 Census, Nalkhede village had a total population of 647 people, including 342 males and 305 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.14%, with male literacy at 75.50% and female literacy at 55.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 555.

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

Nearby Villages of Nalkhede

Nalkhede 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 Nalkhede

Public transport in the Nalkhede 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 40.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amalner to Nalkhede is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Nalkhede is about 65.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nalkhede

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

Health Facilities in Nalkhede

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

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