Varkhedi - Erandol, Jalgaon

Varkhedi is a village situated in the Erandol tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Erandol and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Varkhedi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Varkhedi is 527269. The village covers a total geographical area of 389.17 hectares and falls under the 425109 pincode. Erandol is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Varkhedi 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 Varkhedi

As per Census 2011, Varkhedi village has a total population of 932 people, consisting of 471 males and 461 females. The village has 214 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 568 literate and 364 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 218 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Varkhedi

Varkhedi 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 Varkhedi

Varkhedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mhasavad, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Erandol to Varkhedi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Varkhedi is about 40 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 Varkhedi

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

Health Facilities in Varkhedi

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

FAQs about Varkhedi