Belkhed Village Overview
Belkhed is a village in Karanja tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It lies about 30 km from Karanja tehsil headquarters and around 94 km from Washim district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Belkhed village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Belkhed village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Belkhed is 530874. The village covers a geographical area of 687.09 hectares and has a pincode of 444110. Karanja is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Location Map of Belkhed
Population & Demographics of Belkhed
This section provides population and demographic details of Belkhed village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,377 | 699 | 678 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 164 | 81 | 83 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 273 | 135 | 138 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 68 | 38 | 30 |
| Literate Population | 1,017 | 542 | 475 |
| Illiterate Population | 360 | 157 | 203 |
Key population details of Belkhed village are given below:
- Belkhed village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,377, including approximately 699 males and 678 females, with a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 273 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 68 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Belkhed village is good, with a literacy rate of about 73.86%.
- There are around 296 households in Belkhed village.
Transport & Connectivity of Belkhed
Transport facilities help residents of Belkhed village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Belkhed
The following villages are located close to Belkhed and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Belkhed
- Where is Belkhed located?
- Belkhed village is located in Karanja Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Belkhed?
- Belkhed is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Belkhed?
- The pincode of Belkhed is 444110.
- What is the population of Belkhed?
- Belkhed has a total population of 1,377, including 699 males and 678 females.
- How many households are there in Belkhed?
- There are 296 households in Belkhed.
- What is the literacy rate in Belkhed?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Belkhed is 73.86%. Male literacy is 77.54% and female literacy is 70.06%.