Picharde - Bhadgaon, Jalgaon

Picharde is a village situated in the Bhadgaon tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhadgaon and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Picharde village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Picharde is 527675. The village covers a total geographical area of 600 hectares and falls under the 424105 pincode. Pachora is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Picharde

According to the 2011 Census, Picharde village had a total population of 2,436 people, including 1,233 males and 1,203 females, living in 534 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.88%, with male literacy at 82.02% and female literacy at 61.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 230, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 450.

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

Nearby Villages of Picharde

Picharde 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 Picharde

Picharde is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nagardevla, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pachora to Picharde is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Picharde is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Picharde

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

Health Facilities in Picharde

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

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