Belkhede - Muktainagar (Edlabad), Jalgaon

Belkhede is a village situated in the Muktainagar (Edlabad) tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from Muktainagar and around 85 km from Jalgaon. Dhamande serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belkhede village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belkhede is 526965. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.23 hectares and falls under the 425327 pincode. Bhusaval is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Belkhede

As per Census 2011, Belkhede village has a total population of 275 people, consisting of 153 males and 122 females. The village has 62 households and a sex ratio of 797 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 191 literate and 84 illiterate residents. Additionally, 19 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population275153122
Child Population (0–6 yrs)362115
Scheduled Castes (SC)19136
Scheduled Tribes (ST)21912
Literate Population19111576
Illiterate Population843846

Nearby Villages of Belkhede

Belkhede 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DhamandeNorth0.69 km
BelaswadiSouth-West1.27 km
BhokariNorth1.79 km
DhurkhedeWest1.79 km
NarvelNorth-East1.90 km
VaroliSouth-East2.47 km
TheroleNorth-West2.68 km
KarkeeSouth2.91 km
NeheteNorth3.58 km
KotheSouth-West3.59 km

Transport and Connectivity of Belkhede

Public transport in the Belkhede is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Raver, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhusaval to Belkhede is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Belkhede is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belkhede

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Belkhede

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

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

FAQs about Belkhede

Where is Belkhede located?

Belkhede village is located in Muktainagar (Edlabad) Tehsil, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Belkhede?

The Gram Panchayat of Belkhede is Dhamande.

What is the pincode of Belkhede?

The pincode of Belkhede is 425327.

What is the population of Belkhede?

Belkhede has a total population of 275, including 153 males and 122 females.

How many households are there in Belkhede?

There are 62 households in Belkhede.

What is the literacy rate in Belkhede?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Belkhede is 69.45%. Male literacy is 75.16% and female literacy is 62.30%.