Karkhel - Baramati, Pune

Karkhel is a village situated in the Baramati tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baramati and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Kharkhel serves as the Village Panchayat for Karkhel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karkhel is 556895. The village covers a total geographical area of 1388 hectares and falls under the 413102 pincode. Baramati is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Karkhel

According to the 2011 Census, Karkhel village had a total population of 2,590 people, including 1,312 males and 1,278 females, living in 553 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.30%, with male literacy at 88.78% and female literacy at 73.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 466, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Karkhel

Karkhel 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 Karkhel

Karkhel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sirsuphal, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramati to Karkhel is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Karkhel is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karkhel

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

Health Facilities in Karkhel

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

FAQs about Karkhel