Khedgaon - Ambad, Jalna

Khedgaon is a village situated in the Ambad tehsil of Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambad and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Jalna. Khedgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khedgaon is 547765. The village covers a total geographical area of 945 hectares and falls under the 431121 pincode. Ambad is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Khedgaon 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 Khedgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Khedgaon village had a total population of 1,109 people, including 585 males and 524 females, living in 209 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.43%, with male literacy at 87.43% and female literacy at 60.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 159.

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

Nearby Villages of Khedgaon

Khedgaon 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 Khedgaon

Khedgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badnapur, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambad to Khedgaon is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalna to Khedgaon is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khedgaon

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

Health Facilities in Khedgaon

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

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