Patarkhede - Erandol, Jalgaon

Patarkhede is a village situated in the Erandol tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Erandol and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Patarkhede village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patarkhede is 527249. The village covers a total geographical area of 194 hectares and falls under the 425109 pincode. Erandol is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Patarkhede 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 Patarkhede

According to the 2011 Census, Patarkhede village had a total population of 824 people, including 450 males and 374 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 831 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.62%, with male literacy at 85.90% and female literacy at 67.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 93.

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

Nearby Villages of Patarkhede

Patarkhede 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 Patarkhede

Patarkhede is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dharangaon, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Erandol to Patarkhede is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Patarkhede is about 38 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 Patarkhede

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

Health Facilities in Patarkhede

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

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