Kharude - Surgana, Nashik

Kharude is a village situated in the Surgana tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Surgana and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Borgaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Kharude village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharude is 549702. The village covers a total geographical area of 474.39 hectares and falls under the 422211 pincode. Nashik is the nearest town, located about 73 km away.

Kharude 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 Kharude

According to the 2011 Census, Kharude village had a total population of 1,081 people, including 546 males and 535 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.72%, with male literacy at 68.68% and female literacy at 56.77%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,080.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharude

Kharude 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 Kharude

Kharude is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Waghai, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nashik to Kharude is about 73 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharude

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

Health Facilities in Kharude

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

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