Khakurdi - Malegaon, Nashik

Khakurdi is a village situated in the Malegaon tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malegaon and around 127 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Khakurdi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khakurdi is 550171. The village covers a total geographical area of 1442.57 hectares and falls under the 423206 pincode. Malegaon is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Khakurdi

According to the 2011 Census, Khakurdi village had a total population of 3,797 people, including 1,993 males and 1,804 females, living in 737 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.37%, with male literacy at 78.80% and female literacy at 67.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 215, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,230.

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

Nearby Villages of Khakurdi

Khakurdi 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 Khakurdi

Khakurdi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mohadi Pragane Laling, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malegaon to Khakurdi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Khakurdi is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khakurdi

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

Health Facilities in Khakurdi

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

FAQs about Khakurdi