Loharkhede - Muktainagar (Edlabad), Jalgaon

Loharkhede is a village situated in the Muktainagar (Edlabad) tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from Muktainagar and around 65 km from Jalgaon. Loharkheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Loharkhede village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Loharkhede is 526971. The village covers a total geographical area of 286.11 hectares and falls under the 425306 pincode. Bhusaval is the nearest town, located about 66 km away.

Loharkhede 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 Loharkhede

As per Census 2011, Loharkhede village has a total population of 1,148 people, consisting of 596 males and 552 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 135 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 885 literate and 263 illiterate residents. Additionally, 176 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 82 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Loharkhede

Loharkhede 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 Loharkhede

Public transport in the Loharkhede 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.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhusaval to Loharkhede is about 66 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Loharkhede is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Loharkhede

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

Health Facilities in Loharkhede

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

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