Khamkhede - Dharangaon, Jalgaon

Khamkhede is a village situated in the Dharangaon tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharangaon and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Khamkhede village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamkhede is 527322. The village covers a total geographical area of 347.67 hectares and falls under the 425103 pincode. Dharangaon is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Khamkhede

According to the 2011 Census, Khamkhede village had a total population of 554 people, including 293 males and 261 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.30%, with male literacy at 64.94% and female literacy at 50.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 292.

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

Nearby Villages of Khamkhede

Khamkhede 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 Khamkhede

Khamkhede 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 22.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharangaon to Khamkhede is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Khamkhede is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khamkhede

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

Health Facilities in Khamkhede

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

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