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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Khedgaon village had a total population of 4,101 people, including 2,120 males and 1,981 females, living in 931 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.38%, with male literacy at 85.20% and female literacy at 67.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 335, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 647.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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