Khed - Murbad, Thane

Khed is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Bursunge serves as the Village Panchayat for Khed village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khed is 553192. The village covers a total geographical area of 343.77 hectares and falls under the 421402 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 75 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 Murbad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khed

According to the 2011 Census, Khed village had a total population of 493 people, including 236 males and 257 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 1,089 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.05%, with male literacy at 82.32% and female literacy at 60.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 320.

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

Khed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kasara, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Khed is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Khed 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 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