Khadka - Sonpeth, Parbhani

Khadka is a village situated in the Sonpeth tehsil of Parbhani district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonpeth and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Parbhani. Khadaka serves as the Village Panchayat for Khadka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khadka is 546950. The village covers a total geographical area of 860.68 hectares and falls under the 431516 pincode. Gangakhed is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Khadka

According to the 2011 Census, Khadka village had a total population of 2,242 people, including 1,131 males and 1,111 females, living in 417 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.88%, with male literacy at 75.89% and female literacy at 55.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 281, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 77.

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

Nearby Villages of Khadka

Khadka 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 Khadka

Khadka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vadgaon Nila, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangakhed to Khadka is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Parbhani to Khadka is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khadka

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

Health Facilities in Khadka

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

FAQs about Khadka