Ojharkhede - Bhusawal, Jalgaon

Ojharkhede is a village situated in the Bhusawal tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhusawal and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Vazarkhede serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ojharkhede village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ojharkhede is 527138. The village covers a total geographical area of 833.59 hectares and falls under the 425305 pincode. Bhusaval is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Ojharkhede

According to the 2011 Census, Ojharkhede village had a total population of 2,418 people, including 1,224 males and 1,194 females, living in 544 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.03%, with male literacy at 91.08% and female literacy at 76.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 241, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Ojharkhede

Ojharkhede 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 Ojharkhede

Ojharkhede is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Achegaon, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhusaval to Ojharkhede is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Ojharkhede is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ojharkhede

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

Health Facilities in Ojharkhede

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

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