Takarkheda - Amalner, Jalgaon

Takarkheda is a village situated in the Amalner tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amalner and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Takarkhede serves as the Village Panchayat for Takarkheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Takarkheda is 527451. The village covers a total geographical area of 600.82 hectares and falls under the 425105 pincode. Amalner is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Takarkheda 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 Takarkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Takarkheda village had a total population of 2,895 people, including 1,473 males and 1,422 females, living in 629 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.74%, with male literacy at 82.45% and female literacy at 66.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 171, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 268.

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

Nearby Villages of Takarkheda

Takarkheda 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 Takarkheda

Takarkheda 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 36.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amalner to Takarkheda is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Takarkheda is about 65 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 Takarkheda

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

Health Facilities in Takarkheda

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

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