Sarangkheda - Shahade, Nandurbar

Sarangkheda is a village situated in the Shahade tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahade and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Sarngkheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarangkheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarangkheda is 525606. The village covers a total geographical area of 1511 hectares and falls under the 425410 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Sarangkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Sarangkheda village had a total population of 7,918 people, including 4,021 males and 3,897 females, living in 1,694 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.35%, with male literacy at 75.98% and female literacy at 58.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 481, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3,130.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarangkheda

Sarangkheda 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 Sarangkheda

Sarangkheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ranala, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahade to Sarangkheda is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Sarangkheda is about 50 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 Sarangkheda

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

Health Facilities in Sarangkheda

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

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