Jalkheda - Rajpur, Barwani
Jalkheda is a village situated in the Rajpur tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Jalkheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalkheda is 478315. The village covers a total geographical area of 1666.77 hectares and falls under the 451447 pincode. Rajpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Jalkheda 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 Jalkheda
As per Census 2011, Jalkheda village has a total population of 5,138 people, consisting of 2,585 males and 2,553 females. The village has 892 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,075 literate and 4,063 illiterate residents. Additionally, 312 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4,629 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jalkheda are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,138 | 2,585 | 2,553 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,122 | 580 | 542 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 312 | 162 | 150 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 4,629 | 2,320 | 2,309 |
| Literate Population | 1,075 | 568 | 507 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,063 | 2,017 | 2,046 |
Nearby Villages of Jalkheda
Jalkheda is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Jalkheda
Jalkheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajpur to Jalkheda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Jalkheda is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Jalkheda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jalkheda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Jalkheda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jalkheda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Jalkheda
Where is Jalkheda located?
Jalkheda village is located in Rajpur Tehsil, Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jalkheda?
Jalkheda is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Jalkheda?
The pincode of Jalkheda is 451447.
What is the population of Jalkheda?
Jalkheda has a total population of 5,138, including 2,585 males and 2,553 females.
How many households are there in Jalkheda?
There are 892 households in Jalkheda.
What is the literacy rate in Jalkheda?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jalkheda is 20.92%. Male literacy is 21.97% and female literacy is 19.86%.