Gahukhede - Raver, Jalgaon

Gahukhede is a village situated in the Raver tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raver and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Gahukhede village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gahukhede is 526933. The village covers a total geographical area of 400.76 hectares and falls under the 425508 pincode. Savda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gahukhede 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 Gahukhede

As per Census 2011, Gahukhede village has a total population of 1,220 people, consisting of 620 males and 600 females. The village has 270 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 937 literate and 283 illiterate residents. Additionally, 65 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 256 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gahukhede

Gahukhede 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 Gahukhede

Gahukhede is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Duskheda, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Savda to Gahukhede is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Gahukhede is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gahukhede

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

Health Facilities in Gahukhede

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

FAQs about Gahukhede