Joulkheda - Multai, Betul

Joulkheda is a village situated in the Multai tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Multai and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Joulkheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Joulkheda is 486148. The village covers a total geographical area of 918.32 hectares and falls under the 460661 pincode. Multai is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Joulkheda

As per Census 2011, Joulkheda village has a total population of 2,762 people, consisting of 1,379 males and 1,383 females. The village has 620 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 323 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,907 literate and 855 illiterate residents. Additionally, 168 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 45 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Joulkheda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7621,3791,383
Child Population (0–6 yrs)323161162
Scheduled Castes (SC)1688583
Scheduled Tribes (ST)452025
Literate Population1,9071,047860
Illiterate Population855332523

Nearby Villages of Joulkheda

Joulkheda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NainadehiNorth-East2.07 km
SukakhediWest2.33 km
Khedi KondbaSouth-East2.33 km
SarraEast3.00 km
MohiSouth-West3.03 km
Khedi BadshahiEast3.13 km
Kanha BagholiNorth-West3.37 km
NirgudWest3.44 km
DivtiyaNorth3.64 km
BhilaiSouth4.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Joulkheda

Joulkheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jaulkhera, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Multai to Joulkheda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Joulkheda 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 Joulkheda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Joulkheda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Joulkheda

Where is Joulkheda located?

Joulkheda village is located in Multai Tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Joulkheda?

Joulkheda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Joulkheda?

The pincode of Joulkheda is 460661.

What is the population of Joulkheda?

Joulkheda has a total population of 2,762, including 1,379 males and 1,383 females.

How many households are there in Joulkheda?

There are 620 households in Joulkheda.

What is the literacy rate in Joulkheda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Joulkheda is 69.04%. Male literacy is 75.92% and female literacy is 62.18%.