Lalkhedi - Athner, Betul

Lalkhedi is a village situated in the Athner tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Athner and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Umari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lalkhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lalkhedi is 485426. The village covers a total geographical area of 736.16 hectares and falls under the 460220 pincode. Athner is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Lalkhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Lalkhedi village had a total population of 551 people, including 292 males and 259 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.69%, with male literacy at 86.56% and female literacy at 70.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 201.

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

Nearby Villages of Lalkhedi

Lalkhedi 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 Lalkhedi

Lalkhedi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Betul, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athner to Lalkhedi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Lalkhedi is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lalkhedi

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

Health Facilities in Lalkhedi

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

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