Kheddigar - Shahade, Nandurbar

Kheddigar is a village situated in the Shahade tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahade and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Kheddigar village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kheddigar is 525496. The village covers a total geographical area of 556.49 hectares and falls under the 425409 pincode. Khetiya (m.p.) is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Kheddigar 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 Kheddigar

According to the 2011 Census, Kheddigar village had a total population of 2,989 people, including 1,535 males and 1,454 females, living in 526 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.13%, with male literacy at 73.56% and female literacy at 58.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,685.

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

Nearby Villages of Kheddigar

Kheddigar 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 Kheddigar

Kheddigar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranala, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khetiya (m.p.) to Kheddigar is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Kheddigar is about 48 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 Kheddigar

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

Health Facilities in Kheddigar

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

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