Ukhalwadi - Dharangaon, Jalgaon

Ukhalwadi is a village situated in the Dharangaon tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharangaon and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Ukhalwadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ukhalwadi is 527307. The village covers a total geographical area of 303.9 hectares and falls under the 425105 pincode. Dharangaon is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Ukhalwadi 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 Ukhalwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Ukhalwadi village had a total population of 618 people, including 329 males and 289 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.36%, with male literacy at 89.49% and female literacy at 76.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 134.

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

Nearby Villages of Ukhalwadi

Ukhalwadi 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 Ukhalwadi

Ukhalwadi 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 27.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharangaon to Ukhalwadi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Ukhalwadi is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ukhalwadi

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

Health Facilities in Ukhalwadi

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

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