Duskheda - Yawal, Jalgaon

Duskheda is a village situated in the Yawal tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yawal and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Duskheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Duskheda is 526832. The village covers a total geographical area of 388.41 hectares and falls under the 425203 pincode. Bhusaval is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Duskheda 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 Duskheda

According to the 2011 Census, Duskheda village had a total population of 1,662 people, including 867 males and 795 females, living in 363 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.40%, with male literacy at 91.69% and female literacy at 70.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 160, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 607.

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

Nearby Villages of Duskheda

Duskheda 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 Duskheda

Public transport in the Duskheda 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 20.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhusaval to Duskheda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Duskheda is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Duskheda

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

Health Facilities in Duskheda

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

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