Khedgaon - Erandol, Jalgaon

Khedgaon is a village situated in the Erandol tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Erandol and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Khedgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khedgaon is 527279. The village covers a total geographical area of 449.04 hectares and falls under the 425109 pincode. Erandol is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Khedgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Khedgaon village had a total population of 1,985 people, including 1,079 males and 906 females, living in 333 households. The sex ratio was 840 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.85%, with male literacy at 63.14% and female literacy at 32.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Khedgaon

Khedgaon 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 Khedgaon

Khedgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dharangaon, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Erandol to Khedgaon is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Khedgaon is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khedgaon

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

Health Facilities in Khedgaon

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

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