Khedgaon - Chalisgaon, Jalgaon

Khedgaon is a village situated in the Chalisgaon tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chalisgaon and around 128 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Khedgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khedgaon is 527748. The village covers a total geographical area of 834.94 hectares and falls under the 424107 pincode. Chalisgaon is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Khedgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Khedgaon

As per Census 2011, Khedgaon village has a total population of 4,101 people, consisting of 2,120 males and 1,981 females. The village has 931 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 426 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,807 literate and 1,294 illiterate residents. Additionally, 335 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 647 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khedgaon are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,1012,1201,981
Child Population (0–6 yrs)426235191
Scheduled Castes (SC)335166169
Scheduled Tribes (ST)647332315
Literate Population2,8071,6061,201
Illiterate Population1,294514780

Nearby Villages of Khedgaon

Khedgaon 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Khedi KhSouth-West3.30 km
PohareWest3.52 km
AdalaseNorth4.48 km
BahalSouth-East4.62 km
DaskebardiSouth-West4.71 km
JuwardiNorth-East4.98 km
BhawaliSouth5.71 km
AbhoneNorth-West5.72 km
GudheEast5.94 km
JamadaSouth6.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khedgaon

Khedgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajmane, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chalisgaon to Khedgaon is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Khedgaon is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khedgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khedgaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khedgaon

Where is Khedgaon located?

Khedgaon village is located in Chalisgaon Tehsil, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khedgaon?

Khedgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khedgaon?

The pincode of Khedgaon is 424107.

What is the population of Khedgaon?

Khedgaon has a total population of 4,101, including 2,120 males and 1,981 females.

How many households are there in Khedgaon?

There are 931 households in Khedgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Khedgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khedgaon is 68.45%. Male literacy is 75.75% and female literacy is 60.63%.