Khadakmal - Surgana, Nashik

Khadakmal is a village situated in the Surgana tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Surgana and around 117 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Palsan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khadakmal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khadakmal is 549680. The village covers a total geographical area of 357.95 hectares and falls under the 422211 pincode. Nashik is the nearest town, located about 117 km away.

Khadakmal 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 Khadakmal

As per Census 2011, Khadakmal village has a total population of 841 people, consisting of 439 males and 402 females. The village has 175 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 410 literate and 431 illiterate residents. Additionally, 840 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khadakmal are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population841439402
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1327953
Scheduled Tribes (ST)840439401
Literate Population410242168
Illiterate Population431197234

Nearby Villages of Khadakmal

Khadakmal 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GalwadSouth-East1.86 km
KukudmundaNorth-East2.11 km
PalashetWest2.14 km
Umbarde (pa)North-West2.26 km
MerdandSouth-West2.32 km
MahismalSouth2.43 km
PalsanNorth-West3.08 km
RonghaneSouth-East3.12 km
KatambiSouth-West3.61 km
MorchondaNorth-East3.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khadakmal

Khadakmal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Waghai, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nashik to Khadakmal is about 117 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khadakmal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Khadakmal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khadakmal

Where is Khadakmal located?

Khadakmal village is located in Surgana Tehsil, Nashik district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khadakmal?

The Gram Panchayat of Khadakmal is Palsan.

What is the pincode of Khadakmal?

The pincode of Khadakmal is 422211.

What is the population of Khadakmal?

Khadakmal has a total population of 841, including 439 males and 402 females.

How many households are there in Khadakmal?

There are 175 households in Khadakmal.

What is the literacy rate in Khadakmal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khadakmal is 48.75%. Male literacy is 55.13% and female literacy is 41.79%.