Khed - Shirala, Sangli

Khed is a village situated in the Shirala tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirala and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Khed village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khed is 568293. The village covers a total geographical area of 443.09 hectares and falls under the 415407 pincode. Uran Islampur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Khed village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shirala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hatkanangle Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khed

As per Census 2011, Khed village has a total population of 1,056 people, consisting of 547 males and 509 females. The village has 218 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 110 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 839 literate and 217 illiterate residents. Additionally, 84 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,056547509
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1106644
Scheduled Castes (SC)844341
Literate Population839462377
Illiterate Population21785132

Nearby Villages of Khed

Khed 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)
ShivaniWest1.67 km
BhatwadiNorth2.12 km
BeldarwadiNorth-East2.32 km
RedEast2.39 km
ShiralaSouth-West3.13 km
AundhiNorth-West3.30 km
PadaliWest3.50 km
KapariSouth-East3.63 km
PadalewadiNorth-West4.79 km
KaramaleNorth5.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khed

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Khed. The nearest railway station is Shenoli, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran Islampur to Khed is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Khed 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 Khed

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Khed

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Khed

Where is Khed located?

Khed village is located in Shirala Tehsil, Sangli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khed?

Khed is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khed?

The pincode of Khed is 415407.

What is the population of Khed?

Khed has a total population of 1,056, including 547 males and 509 females.

How many households are there in Khed?

There are 218 households in Khed.

What is the literacy rate in Khed?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khed is 79.45%. Male literacy is 84.46% and female literacy is 74.07%.