Nimkhede - Dharangaon, Jalgaon

Nimkhede is a village situated in the Dharangaon tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharangaon and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Nimkheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nimkhede village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nimkhede is 527334. The village covers a total geographical area of 568.98 hectares and falls under the 425103 pincode. Jalgaon is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Nimkhede 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 Nimkhede

According to the 2011 Census, Nimkhede village had a total population of 680 people, including 331 males and 349 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.75%, with male literacy at 84.41% and female literacy at 65.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 89, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 332.

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

Nearby Villages of Nimkhede

Nimkhede 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 Nimkhede

Nimkhede is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Paldhi, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalgaon to Nimkhede is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Nimkhede is about 24 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 Nimkhede

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

Health Facilities in Nimkhede

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

FAQs about Nimkhede