Khed - Igatpuri, Nashik

Khed is a village situated in the Igatpuri tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Igatpuri and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Khed village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khed is 551126. The village covers a total geographical area of 1057 hectares and falls under the 422402 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Khed

According to the 2011 Census, Khed village had a total population of 1,973 people, including 999 males and 974 females, living in 361 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.07%, with male literacy at 89.01% and female literacy at 69.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 427.

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

Nearby Villages of Khed

Khed 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 Khed

Khed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ghoti, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Khed is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Khed is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khed

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

Health Facilities in Khed

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

FAQs about Khed