Khedha - Nandghat, Bemetara

Khedha is a village situated in the Nandghat tehsil of Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Nawagarh and around 128 km from Durg. Kheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khedha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khedha is 441812. The village covers a total geographical area of 708.61 hectares and falls under the 491340 pincode. Nawagarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Khedha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nawagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Durg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khedha

According to the 2011 Census, Khedha village had a total population of 2,509 people, including 1,274 males and 1,235 females, living in 536 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.14%, with male literacy at 84.31% and female literacy at 59.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 546, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Khedha

Khedha 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 Khedha

Khedha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhatapara, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawagarh to Khedha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Khedha is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khedha

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

Health Facilities in Khedha

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

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