Utkhede - Raver, Jalgaon

Utkhede is a village situated in the Raver tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raver and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Utkheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Utkhede village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Utkhede is 526864. The village covers a total geographical area of 636.13 hectares and falls under the 425504 pincode. Raver is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Utkhede 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 Utkhede

According to the 2011 Census, Utkhede village had a total population of 2,937 people, including 1,529 males and 1,408 females, living in 629 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.40%, with male literacy at 83.01% and female literacy at 65.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 439, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 804.

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

Nearby Villages of Utkhede

Utkhede 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 Utkhede

Utkhede is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Raver, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raver to Utkhede is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Utkhede 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 Utkhede

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

Health Facilities in Utkhede

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

FAQs about Utkhede