Akhatwade - Chopda, Jalgaon

Akhatwade is a village situated in the Chopda tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopda and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Vele serves as the Village Panchayat for Akhatwade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akhatwade is 526685. The village covers a total geographical area of 421.64 hectares and falls under the 425107 pincode. Chopda is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Akhatwade

According to the 2011 Census, Akhatwade village had a total population of 637 people, including 324 males and 313 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.28%, with male literacy at 85.12% and female literacy at 68.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Akhatwade

Akhatwade 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 Akhatwade

Akhatwade is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chavalkhede, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chopda to Akhatwade is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Akhatwade 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 Akhatwade

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

Health Facilities in Akhatwade

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

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