Alkhad - Pansemal, Barwani

Alkhad is a village situated in the Pansemal tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pansemal and around 94 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Alkhad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alkhad is 478436. The village covers a total geographical area of 226.66 hectares and falls under the 451881 pincode. Pansemal is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Alkhad 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 Alkhad

According to the 2011 Census, Alkhad village had a total population of 510 people, including 241 males and 269 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 1,116 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.52%, with male literacy at 66.15% and female literacy at 48.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 488.

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

Nearby Villages of Alkhad

Alkhad 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 Alkhad

Alkhad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranala, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pansemal to Alkhad is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Alkhad is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alkhad

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

Health Facilities in Alkhad

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

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