Belkhed - Mangrulpir, Washim

Belkhed is a village situated in the Mangrulpir tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangrulpir and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Belkhed village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belkhed is 530766. The village covers a total geographical area of 776.84 hectares and falls under the 444403 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Belkhed village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Washim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Belkhed

According to the 2011 Census, Belkhed village had a total population of 963 people, including 492 males and 471 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.38%, with male literacy at 93.09% and female literacy at 81.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Belkhed

Belkhed 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 Belkhed

Belkhed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Belkhed is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Belkhed is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belkhed

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

Health Facilities in Belkhed

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

FAQs about Belkhed