Merkhedi - Niwali, Barwani

Merkhedi is a village situated in the Niwali tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niwali and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Sildad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Merkhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Merkhedi is 478542. The village covers a total geographical area of 478.78 hectares and falls under the 451666 pincode. Sendhwa is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Merkhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Merkhedi village had a total population of 1,343 people, including 656 males and 687 females, living in 209 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.33%, with male literacy at 49.72% and female literacy at 35.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,297.

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

Nearby Villages of Merkhedi

Merkhedi 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 Merkhedi

Merkhedi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sindkheda, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sendhwa to Merkhedi is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Merkhedi is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Merkhedi

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

Health Facilities in Merkhedi

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

FAQs about Merkhedi