Zurkheda - Dharangaon, Jalgaon

Zurkheda 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. Zurkheda village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Zurkheda is 527333. The village covers a total geographical area of 599.7 hectares and falls under the 425103 pincode. Jalgaon is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Zurkheda 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 Zurkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Zurkheda village had a total population of 2,300 people, including 1,174 males and 1,126 females, living in 624 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.42%, with male literacy at 84.38% and female literacy at 68.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 284, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 309.

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

Nearby Villages of Zurkheda

Zurkheda 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 Zurkheda

Zurkheda 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 Jalgaon to Zurkheda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Zurkheda 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 Zurkheda

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

Health Facilities in Zurkheda

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

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