Katkheda - Ambad, Jalna

Katkheda is a village situated in the Ambad tehsil of Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambad and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Jalna. Katkheda village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katkheda is 547799. The village covers a total geographical area of 500 hectares and falls under the 431204 pincode. Ambad is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Katkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Katkheda village had a total population of 1,011 people, including 519 males and 492 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.23%, with male literacy at 83.07% and female literacy at 58.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 340, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Katkheda

Katkheda 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 Katkheda

Katkheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarwari, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambad to Katkheda is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalna to Katkheda is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katkheda

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

Health Facilities in Katkheda

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

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