Karkheli village, Dharmabad taluka | Pincode 431808

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Bebitai Tukaram Khandre

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LGD code: 544964
Pincode: 431808
Post office: Karkheli
Population: 4,675
Households: 882
Literacy rate: 59.8%
Sex ratio: 966 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,834
Distance to district centre: 59 km
Distance to mandal centre: 66 km
Distance to Mumbai: 512 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 192 km
Nearest railway station: Karkheli · 2 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Ayurvedic Dispensary, Tanoor (Regular) · 11 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Karkheli compares

By population, Karkheli ranks #1 of 55 villages in Dharmabad mandal — the largest.

Literacy rate

59.8%

−1.2% vs mandal average

Karkheli: 59.8%
Dharmabad mandal: 61.0%
Nanded district: 65.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

966

−20 vs mandal average

Karkheli: 966
Dharmabad mandal: 986

Household size

people per home

5.3

+0.3 vs mandal average

Karkheli: 5.3
Dharmabad mandal: 5.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Karkheli at a glance

Karkheli is a village of 4,675 people in 882 households (Census 2011) in Dharmabad taluka, Nanded district, Maharashtra, the largest of 55 villages in Dharmabad taluka. Literacy is 60%, 1 points below the taluka average of 61% and the sex ratio is 966 women per 1,000 men. It lies 59 km from the Nanded district centre, 18 km from Mudhole, the nearest town, 2 km from Karkheli railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 431808, served by Karkheli post office; the LGD village code is 544964. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Ayurvedic Dispensary, Tanoor (Regular), 11 km away. The sarpanch is Bebitai Tukaram Khandre, and the village votes in Umarkhed assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kisan Maroti Wankhede. The population is estimated at 5,512 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Karkheli · this village	4,675	60%	—
Karkheli · Udgir	1,311	62%	0 km N
Hasnali · Dharmabad	401	74%	3.6 km NE
Junni · Dharmabad	1,595	66%	3.9 km NE
Belgujari · Dharmabad	884	68%	4.9 km SW
Wadgaon · Bheempur	715	46%	4.9 km NE
Wadgaon · Tanoor	1,121	57%	4.9 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Karkheli

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 12
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 2
Senior secondary: 1
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 1
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 1
Veterinary hospital: 1
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: Yes
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: Yes
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: Dharmabad
Distance to nearest town (km): 15
Distance to district HQ (km): 70
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 1,457
Irrigated area (ha): 1,310
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Karkheli

LGD code: 544964
Pincode: 431808
Post office: Karkheli
Population (Census 2011): 4,675
Population (projected 2026): 5,512
Households: 882
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 966
Literacy rate: 59.8%
Coordinates: 18.95797°N, 77.74424°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Hingoli
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Umarkhed
Member of Parliament: Nagesh Aashtikar Patil
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kisan Maroti Wankhede
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Bebitai Tukaram Khandre
Block / Mandal: Dharmabad
Nearest railway station: Chikna (3.4 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Nanded district level

Then & Now

Karkheli — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

4,675

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

5,512

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

882

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,040

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 4,675Census 2011
Households: 882Census 2011
Literacy rate: 59.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 966 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5,5122026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,0402026 projection
Active job cards: 1,87,823MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,15,051MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 9,36,17,088ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 82.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Nanded district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Nanded district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Nanded district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Karkheli

Mandal centre

Dharmabad · ≈ 66 km

≈ 2 h 15 min by car · 2 h 41 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Nanded · ≈ 59 km

≈ 2 h 2 min by car · 2 h 24 min by bike

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Nearest town · 12,777 people

Mudhole · ≈ 18 km

≈ 36 min by car · 43 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Mumbai512 kmcapital
Hyderabad192 km
Bengaluru666 km
Chennai707 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKarkheli2 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Ayurvedic Dispensary, Tanoor (Regular)11 km
ATM / bankKarur Vaisya Bank28 km
Petrol pumpHP31 km
CollegeUshodaya Mahila Junior College36 km
Police stationPolice Station28 km

Nearest to the village

Railway station: Chikna3.4 km

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Maharashtra will provide immediate aid to drought-hit farmers, says Fadnavis

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Maharashtra govt decides to provide soft loans to sugar mills to clear pending dues of farmers for 2025-26 crushing season

Reported by News On AIR.

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Crop Loss Surveys to Begin From Oct 5: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

Reported by Deccan Chronicle.

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Maharashtra will provide immediate aid to drought-hit farmers, says Fadnavis
The Times of India6h ago
Maharashtra govt decides to provide soft loans to sugar mills to clear pending dues of farmers for 2025-26 crushing season
News On AIR10h ago
Crop Loss Surveys to Begin From Oct 5: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis
Deccan Chronicle17h ago
Maharashtra to survey crop losses next month, give aid to drought-hit farmers
India Today18h ago
Maharashtra: CM Fadnavis orders drought assessment as monsoon break hits Kharif crops
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Quick answers

People often ask about Karkheli

What is the pincode of Karkheli?

The pincode of Karkheli, Dharmabad taluka, Nanded district, Maharashtra is 431808. The post office is Karkheli.

Which post office delivers to Karkheli?

Mail for Karkheli is delivered through Karkheli post office, pincode 431808, in Dharmabad taluka, Nanded district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Karkheli located?

Karkheli is a village in Dharmabad taluka of Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Karkheli as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Karkheli village has a population of 4,675 across 882 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Karkheli?

The current sarpanch of Karkheli gram panchayat is Bebitai Tukaram Khandre.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karkheli in?

Karkheli falls under the Hingoli Lok Sabha constituency (PC #15) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Karkheli in?

Karkheli falls under the Umarkhed assembly constituency (AC #82) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Karkheli?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Karkheli village is 59.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Karkheli?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Karkheli village is 966 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Karkheli?

The nearest railway station to Karkheli is Chikna (~3.4 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Karkheli?

12 schemes currently match residents of Karkheli, including Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, Shiv Bhojan Thali, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Karkheli from Nanded district centre?

Karkheli is approximately 59 km (straight-line) from the centre of Nanded district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Karkheli?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Karkheli village is 544964.

Which is the nearest town to Karkheli?

Mudhole (population 12,777, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 18 km from Karkheli in a straight line.

How big is Karkheli compared to other villages in Dharmabad taluka?

Karkheli ranks 1 of 55 villages in Dharmabad taluka by Census 2011 population (4,675 residents) — it is the largest village in the taluka.

How far is Karkheli from Mumbai?

Karkheli is about 512 km from Mumbai in a straight line (the state capital of Maharashtra); by road expect roughly 665 km.

How far is Karkheli from Hyderabad?

Karkheli is about 192 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 249 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Karkheli?

Karkheli is the nearest railway station to Karkheli, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Karkheli?

Government Ayurvedic Dispensary, Tanoor (Regular) is the nearest hospital or health centre to Karkheli, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Karkheli?

Karur Vaisya Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Karkheli, about 28 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 37 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Karkheli?

HP is the nearest petrol pump to Karkheli, about 31 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 40 km.

Who is the MLA of Karkheli?

Karkheli falls under Umarkhed assembly constituency (AC 82). The sitting MLA is Kisan Maroti Wankhede (BJP).

Who is the MP for Karkheli?

Karkheli is in Hingoli Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nagesh Aashtikar Patil (SHS(UBT)).

What is the population of Karkheli in 2026?

Karkheli is estimated at 5,512 people in 2026, up about 18% from 4,675 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Karkheli in?

Maharashtra falls in the Western Plateau and Hills zone (cotton, jowar, sugarcane, oilseeds) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Karkheli in Nanded district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Karkheli?

Bebitai Tukaram Khandre is the sarpanch of Karkheli gram panchayat, Dharmabad taluka. See the sarpanch list of Dharmabad taluka for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)