Halkhede - Muktainagar (Edlabad), Jalgaon

Halkhede is a village situated in the Muktainagar (Edlabad) tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 83 km from Muktainagar and around 113 km from Jalgaon. Halkheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Halkhede village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Halkhede is 526998. The village covers a total geographical area of 762.34 hectares and falls under the 425327 pincode. Jalgaon Jamod is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Halkhede 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 Halkhede

According to the 2011 Census, Halkhede village had a total population of 2,584 people, including 1,324 males and 1,260 females, living in 424 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.19%, with male literacy at 41.75% and female literacy at 24.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 356, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,144.

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

Nearby Villages of Halkhede

Halkhede 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 Halkhede

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Halkhede. The nearest railway station is Biswa Bridge, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalgaon Jamod to Halkhede is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Halkhede is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Halkhede

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

Health Facilities in Halkhede

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

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