Valkhed - Dindori, Nashik

Valkhed is a village situated in the Dindori tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dindori and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Walkhed serves as the Village Panchayat for Valkhed village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Valkhed is 550641. The village covers a total geographical area of 640.25 hectares and falls under the 422202 pincode. Nashik is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Valkhed

According to the 2011 Census, Valkhed village had a total population of 1,842 people, including 949 males and 893 females, living in 377 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.32%, with male literacy at 91.67% and female literacy at 74.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 725.

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

Nearby Villages of Valkhed

Valkhed 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 Valkhed

Valkhed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Odha, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nashik to Valkhed is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Valkhed

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

Health Facilities in Valkhed

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

FAQs about Valkhed