Zurkheda Village - 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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Zurkheda village has a total population of 2,300 people, consisting of 1,174 males and 1,126 females. The village has 624 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 277 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,546 literate and 754 illiterate residents. Additionally, 284 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 309 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Zurkheda are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 2,300 1,174 1,126
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 277 143 134
Scheduled Castes (SC) 284 154 130
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 309 148 161
Literate Population 1,546 870 676
Illiterate Population 754 304 450

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
SatkhedeWest1.96 km
NimkhedeEast2.43 km
Anjan VihireNorth2.45 km
KhapatSouth2.45 km
Pimpale SimSouth-West2.79 km
Sonwad Bk.North-West2.93 km
Vanjari Bk.South-East2.99 km
WaktukiNorth3.39 km
DharNorth-East3.42 km
Sonwad Kh.West3.67 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Railway Station No Available within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Zurkheda

Where is Zurkheda located?

Zurkheda village is located in Dharangaon Tehsil, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Zurkheda?

Zurkheda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Zurkheda?

The pincode of Zurkheda is 425103.

What is the population of Zurkheda?

Zurkheda has a total population of 2,300, including 1,174 males and 1,126 females.

How many households are there in Zurkheda?

There are 624 households in Zurkheda.

What is the literacy rate in Zurkheda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Zurkheda is 67.22%. Male literacy is 74.11% and female literacy is 60.04%.