Balkhed Village Overview
Balkhed is a village in Risod tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It lies about 18 km from Risod tehsil headquarters and around 43 km from Washim district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Balkhed village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Balkhed 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 Balkhed is 531287. The village covers a geographical area of 552.93 hectares. Risod is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Location Map of Balkhed
Population & Demographics of Balkhed
This section provides population and demographic details of Balkhed village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,196 | 1,133 | 1,063 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 301 | 170 | 131 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 310 | 153 | 157 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 1,582 | 878 | 704 |
| Illiterate Population | 614 | 255 | 359 |
Key population details of Balkhed village are given below:
- Balkhed village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,196, including approximately 1,133 males and 1,063 females, with a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 310 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 7 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Balkhed village is good, with a literacy rate of about 72.04%.
- There are around 506 households in Balkhed village.
Transport & Connectivity of Balkhed
Transport facilities help residents of Balkhed 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 village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Balkhed
The following villages are located close to Balkhed 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 Balkhed
- Where is Balkhed located?
- Balkhed village is located in Risod Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Balkhed?
- Balkhed is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Balkhed?
- Balkhed has a total population of 2,196, including 1,133 males and 1,063 females.
- How many households are there in Balkhed?
- There are 506 households in Balkhed.
- What is the literacy rate in Balkhed?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balkhed is 72.04%. Male literacy is 77.49% and female literacy is 66.23%.