Kapalyakhedi - Thikri, Barwani

Kapalyakhedi is a village situated in the Thikri tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thikri and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Dabhad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kapalyakhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapalyakhedi is 478213. The village covers a total geographical area of 261.68 hectares and falls under the 451660 pincode. Anjad is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kapalyakhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Kapalyakhedi village had a total population of 828 people, including 416 males and 412 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.33%, with male literacy at 76.11% and female literacy at 58.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 95.

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

Nearby Villages of Kapalyakhedi

Kapalyakhedi 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 Kapalyakhedi

Kapalyakhedi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anjad to Kapalyakhedi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Kapalyakhedi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kapalyakhedi

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

Health Facilities in Kapalyakhedi

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

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