Khodegaon - Ramtek, Nagpur

Khodegaon is a village situated in the Ramtek tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramtek and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Kachurwahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khodegaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khodegaon is 535601. The village covers a total geographical area of 341.08 hectares and falls under the 441106 pincode. Ramtek is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Khodegaon

As per Census 2011, Khodegaon village has a total population of 668 people, consisting of 357 males and 311 females. The village has 149 households and a sex ratio of 871 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 482 literate and 186 illiterate residents. Additionally, 90 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 300 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population668357311
Child Population (0–6 yrs)673334
Scheduled Castes (SC)904842
Scheduled Tribes (ST)300158142
Literate Population482290192
Illiterate Population18667119

Nearby Villages of Khodegaon

Khodegaon 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DudhalaSouth-West1.74 km
KachurwahiNorth2.35 km
LohadongariNorth-West2.50 km
WadegaonNorth-East2.92 km
BarshiSouth2.99 km
TumanSouth-East3.05 km
TarodiSouth-East3.40 km
ChokhalaEast3.43 km
HatodiNorth-West4.01 km
Minsi (rithi)North4.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khodegaon

Khodegaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tharsa, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramtek to Khodegaon is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Khodegaon is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khodegaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Khodegaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khodegaon

Where is Khodegaon located?

Khodegaon village is located in Ramtek Tehsil, Nagpur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khodegaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Khodegaon is Kachurwahi.

What is the pincode of Khodegaon?

The pincode of Khodegaon is 441106.

What is the population of Khodegaon?

Khodegaon has a total population of 668, including 357 males and 311 females.

How many households are there in Khodegaon?

There are 149 households in Khodegaon.

What is the literacy rate in Khodegaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khodegaon is 72.16%. Male literacy is 81.23% and female literacy is 61.74%.