Khedgaon - Kalwan, Nashik

Khedgaon is a village situated in the Kalwan tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalwan and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Khedgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khedgaon is 549857. The village covers a total geographical area of 344.8 hectares and falls under the 422205 pincode. Satana is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Khedgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Khedgaon village had a total population of 1,005 people, including 504 males and 501 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.97%, with male literacy at 75.56% and female literacy at 68.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 584.

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

Nearby Villages of Khedgaon

Khedgaon 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 Khedgaon

Public transport in the Khedgaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lasalgaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satana to Khedgaon is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Khedgaon is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khedgaon

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

Health Facilities in Khedgaon

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

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