Bhilkheda - Karanja, Washim

Bhilkheda is a village situated in the Karanja tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanja and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Walhai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhilkheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhilkheda is 530972. The village covers a total geographical area of 391.96 hectares and falls under the 444105 pincode. Karanja is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Bhilkheda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bhilkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Bhilkheda village had a total population of 334 people, including 191 males and 143 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 749 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 96.55%, with male literacy at 97.81% and female literacy at 94.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhilkheda

Bhilkheda 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 Bhilkheda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bhilkheda. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanja to Bhilkheda is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Bhilkheda is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhilkheda

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

Health Facilities in Bhilkheda

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

FAQs about Bhilkheda