Khairgaon - Igatpuri, Nashik

Khairgaon is a village situated in the Igatpuri tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Igatpuri and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Khairgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khairgaon is 551082. The village covers a total geographical area of 654 hectares and falls under the 422402 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Khairgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Khairgaon village had a total population of 2,364 people, including 1,187 males and 1,177 females, living in 366 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.64%, with male literacy at 76.10% and female literacy at 52.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,957.

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

Nearby Villages of Khairgaon

Khairgaon 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 Khairgaon

Khairgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ghoti, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Khairgaon is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Khairgaon is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khairgaon

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

Health Facilities in Khairgaon

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

FAQs about Khairgaon