Whether you're filling in an address, checking who represents the taluka, or just confirming which district Mukhed sits in, this page collects the factual questions people ask about Mukhed most often — with sources, and nothing invented.
| Population (2026 est.) | ~40,000 |
| PIN code | 431715 |
| District | Nanded, Maharashtra |
| Region | Marathwada |
| Former name | Mohanavati Nagar |
| Governance | Mukhed Nagar Parishad (Municipal Council) |
| Taluka villages | 253 |
| Gram panchayats | 129 |
| Vehicle registration | MH-26 |
| Distance from Nanded city | ~75 km |
Frequently asked
What is the population of Mukhed?
Around 40,000 as of 2026 estimates.
What is the PIN code of Mukhed?
431715. See the PIN code page for the full list of all 29 post offices under this code.
Which district and taluka is Mukhed in?
Mukhed is in Nanded district, Maharashtra, in the Marathwada region, and is the headquarters of Mukhed taluka — the same administrative unit called a tehsil in most of India.
What was Mukhed's old name?
Mohanavati Nagar — read the story behind the name on the history & heritage page.
How many villages are in Mukhed taluka?
253 villages and 129 gram panchayats.
What is Mukhed's vehicle registration (RTO) code?
MH-26.
Who is the MLA of Mukhed?
Following the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly election, Mukhed's MLA is Dr. Tushar Rathod (BJP). Assembly seats are re-contested roughly every five years, so check a current source closer to the next election.
How far is Mukhed from Nanded city?
About 75 km via Narsi–Naigaon–Kandhar, roughly 90 minutes by state bus. See the visiting guide for the full route and other travel options.
Is Mukhed the same place as Mudkhed?
No — they're easy to confuse, but Mudkhed is a separate town and railway junction elsewhere in Nanded district. This site is about Mukhed (मुखेड), the taluka headquarters and former Mohanavati Nagar.
Which other talukas are near Mukhed?
Mukhed taluka sits among several other talukas of Nanded district, including Loha, Kandhar and Naigaon — all reachable via the same Mukhed–Nanded road corridor.
Governance and election details current as of the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly election.
Quick help — emergency numbers
These are India's standard national helplines and work from any phone in Mukhed — no local lookup needed. Mukhed is served by Mukhed Police Station and a government Sub-District Hospital, but we don't have verified direct phone numbers for either to list here; call 100 or 108 and you'll be routed correctly.
| Police | 100 / 112 |
| Ambulance / medical | 108 |
| Fire | 101 |
| Women's helpline | 1091 |
| Child helpline | 1098 |
| National emergency (all-in-one) | 112 |