Khargaon - Shahade, Nandurbar

Khargaon is a village situated in the Shahade tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahade and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Khargon serves as the Village Panchayat for Khargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khargaon is 525493. The village covers a total geographical area of 280.25 hectares and falls under the 425409 pincode. Khetiya (m.p.) is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Khargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Khargaon village had a total population of 1,753 people, including 869 males and 884 females, living in 315 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.20%, with male literacy at 74.06% and female literacy at 50.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,644.

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

Nearby Villages of Khargaon

Khargaon 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 Khargaon

Khargaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ranala, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khetiya (m.p.) to Khargaon is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Khargaon is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khargaon

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

Health Facilities in Khargaon

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

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