Ahirkhede - Chandvad, Nashik

Ahirkhede is a village situated in the Chandvad tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandvad and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Ahirkhede village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ahirkhede is 550479. The village covers a total geographical area of 268.62 hectares and falls under the 423104 pincode. Manmad is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Ahirkhede

According to the 2011 Census, Ahirkhede village had a total population of 1,030 people, including 525 males and 505 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.26%, with male literacy at 90.44% and female literacy at 71.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 295.

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

Nearby Villages of Ahirkhede

Ahirkhede 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 Ahirkhede

Ahirkhede is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Summit, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manmad to Ahirkhede is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Ahirkhede is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ahirkhede

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

Health Facilities in Ahirkhede

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

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