Saikheda - Multai, Betul

Saikheda is a village situated in the Multai tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Multai and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Saikheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saikheda is 486123. The village covers a total geographical area of 1292.95 hectares and falls under the 460668 pincode. Multai is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Saikheda 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 Saikheda

According to the 2011 Census, Saikheda village had a total population of 3,433 people, including 1,745 males and 1,688 females, living in 772 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.40%, with male literacy at 85.59% and female literacy at 73.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 340, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 109.

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

Nearby Villages of Saikheda

Saikheda 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 Saikheda

Saikheda 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 98.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Multai to Saikheda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Saikheda is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saikheda

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

Health Facilities in Saikheda

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

FAQs about Saikheda