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

According to the 2011 Census, Khed village had a total population of 1,056 people, including 547 males and 509 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.69%, with male literacy at 96.05% and female literacy at 81.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Khed