Khirwad - Raver, Jalgaon

Khirwad is a village situated in the Raver tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raver and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Khirwad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khirwad is 526893. The village covers a total geographical area of 950.12 hectares and falls under the 425508 pincode. Raver is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Khirwad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raver Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Khirwad

As per Census 2011, Khirwad village has a total population of 3,148 people, consisting of 1,675 males and 1,473 females. The village has 685 households and a sex ratio of 879 females per 1,000 males. There are 367 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,175 literate and 973 illiterate residents. Additionally, 694 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 207 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khirwad

Khirwad 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 Khirwad

Public transport in the Khirwad is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Waghoda, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raver to Khirwad is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Khirwad is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khirwad

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

Health Facilities in Khirwad

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

FAQs about Khirwad