Tarkheda Village Overview
Tarkheda is a village in Karanja tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It lies about 30 km from Karanja tehsil headquarters and around 83 km from Washim district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Tarkheda village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Tarkheda 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 Tarkheda is 530929. The village covers a geographical area of 475.72 hectares. Karanja is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Location Map of Tarkheda
Population & Demographics of Tarkheda
This section provides population and demographic details of Tarkheda village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 680 | 341 | 339 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 58 | 29 | 29 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 172 | 84 | 88 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 540 | 293 | 247 |
| Illiterate Population | 140 | 48 | 92 |
Key population details of Tarkheda village are given below:
- Tarkheda village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 680, including approximately 341 males and 339 females, with a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 172 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Tarkheda village is high, with a literacy rate of about 79.41%.
- There are around 168 households in Tarkheda village.
Transport & Connectivity of Tarkheda
Transport facilities help residents of Tarkheda 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 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Tarkheda
The following villages are located close to Tarkheda 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 Tarkheda
- Where is Tarkheda located?
- Tarkheda village is located in Karanja Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Tarkheda?
- Tarkheda is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Tarkheda?
- Tarkheda has a total population of 680, including 341 males and 339 females.
- How many households are there in Tarkheda?
- There are 168 households in Tarkheda.
- What is the literacy rate in Tarkheda?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tarkheda is 79.41%. Male literacy is 85.92% and female literacy is 72.86%.