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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Khed village has a total population of 493 people, consisting of 236 males and 257 females. The village has 94 households and a sex ratio of 1,088 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 292 literate and 201 illiterate residents. Additionally, 23 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 320 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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