Mohkhed - Jintur, Parbhani

Mohkhed is a village situated in the Jintur tehsil of Parbhani district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jintur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Parbhani. Mohkheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mohkhed village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mohkhed is 546623. The village covers a total geographical area of 782.54 hectares and falls under the 431509 pincode. Jintur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Mohkhed village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Mohkhed

As per Census 2011, Mohkhed village has a total population of 676 people, consisting of 342 males and 334 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 399 literate and 277 illiterate residents. Additionally, 205 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population676342334
Child Population (0–6 yrs)945044
Scheduled Castes (SC)20593112
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population399226173
Illiterate Population277116161

Nearby Villages of Mohkhed

Mohkhed 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)
WaddhutiSouth2.58 km
SorjaEast2.75 km
PokharniWest3.01 km
GadadgavhanNorth3.05 km
ChamaniSouth-West4.16 km
LingpimpriNorth-East4.81 km
MandawaWest4.93 km
SangalewadiWest5.04 km
ItoliNorth-West5.25 km
RepaNorth5.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mohkhed

Mohkhed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hingoli Deccan, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.7 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 Jintur to Mohkhed is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Parbhani to Mohkhed is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mohkhed

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mohkhed

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mohkhed

Where is Mohkhed located?

Mohkhed village is located in Jintur Tehsil, Parbhani district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mohkhed?

The Gram Panchayat of Mohkhed is Mohkheda.

What is the pincode of Mohkhed?

The pincode of Mohkhed is 431509.

What is the population of Mohkhed?

Mohkhed has a total population of 676, including 342 males and 334 females.

How many households are there in Mohkhed?

There are 138 households in Mohkhed.

What is the literacy rate in Mohkhed?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mohkhed is 59.02%. Male literacy is 66.08% and female literacy is 51.80%.