Duskhede - Pachora, Jalgaon

Duskhede is a village situated in the Pachora tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pachora and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Duskheda serves as the Village Panchayat for Duskhede village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Duskhede is 527906. The village covers a total geographical area of 514.19 hectares and falls under the 424201 pincode. Pachora is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Duskhede

According to the 2011 Census, Duskhede village had a total population of 1,505 people, including 783 males and 722 females, living in 329 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.57%, with male literacy at 83.09% and female literacy at 65.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 397.

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

Nearby Villages of Duskhede

Duskhede 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 Duskhede

Duskhede is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pardhande, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pachora to Duskhede is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Duskhede is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Duskhede

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

Health Facilities in Duskhede

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

FAQs about Duskhede