Khed

Khed may refer to:

Names of several places and administrative divisions in the India:

Khed, Ratnagiri

Khed is a town with a municipal council in the Ratnagiri district of the state of Maharashtra, India. Situated on the Mumbai - Goa Highway, NH 17(Old Numbering), it is surrounded by a number of villages.

Khed is the headquarters of Khed taluka which connects the district administration with the village administration.

Geography

Khed is located at 17°43′N 73°23′E / 17.72°N 73.38°E / 17.72; 73.38. It has an average elevation of 25 metres (82 feet). Alphonso mangoes are grown in the area around the town. Khed lies between Kashedi Ghat and Bhoste Ghat. The region surrounding the town is mostly mountainous.

The Jagbudi River is a large and famous river located in the area.

Culture

Khed is a town that has many festivities. Several religious festivals are celebrated in the town. Social groups like Navnirman Kala Sanstha have been prompting artists from surrounding villages to show [their work] at state and national levels since 2004.

Shimaga (Holi) [and] Ganapati are Konkan's favorite festivals. Gauri-Ganpati festival is celebrated with cheer and enthusiasm all over the taluka.

Khed, Satara

Khed is a census town in Satara district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Khed had a population of 6897. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Khed has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 60%. In Khed, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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