Sindkhed - Ner, Yavatmal

Sindkhed is a village situated in the Ner tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ner and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Shindakheda serves as the Village Panchayat for Sindkhed village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sindkhed is 542042. The village covers a total geographical area of 994.5 hectares and falls under the 445102 pincode. Darwha is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Sindkhed

According to the 2011 Census, Sindkhed village had a total population of 1,474 people, including 748 males and 726 females, living in 368 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.88%, with male literacy at 91.82% and female literacy at 73.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 315.

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

Nearby Villages of Sindkhed

Sindkhed 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 Sindkhed

Sindkhed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Yavatmal, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Darwha to Sindkhed is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Sindkhed 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 Sindkhed

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

Health Facilities in Sindkhed

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

FAQs about Sindkhed