Sukakhedi - Multai, Betul

Sukakhedi is a village situated in the Multai tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Multai and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Nirgod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sukakhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukakhedi is 486151. The village covers a total geographical area of 278.01 hectares and falls under the 460661 pincode. Multai is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sukakhedi 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 Sukakhedi

As per Census 2011, Sukakhedi village has a total population of 593 people, consisting of 296 males and 297 females. The village has 109 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 419 literate and 174 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population593296297
Child Population (0–6 yrs)813843
Scheduled Castes (SC)1358
Scheduled Tribes (ST)523
Literate Population419240179
Illiterate Population17456118

Nearby Villages of Sukakhedi

Sukakhedi 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)
NirgudNorth-West1.39 km
MohiSouth2.06 km
JoulkhedaEast2.33 km
Kanha BagholiNorth2.48 km
NagarcotSouth-West2.57 km
YenasNorth-West3.46 km
NainadehiNorth-East3.82 km
Pata KhedaWest3.96 km
DivtiyaNorth-East3.99 km
HetikhapaSouth3.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sukakhedi

Sukakhedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaulkhera, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Multai to Sukakhedi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Sukakhedi is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukakhedi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sukakhedi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sukakhedi

Where is Sukakhedi located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Sukakhedi?

The Gram Panchayat of Sukakhedi is Nirgod.

What is the pincode of Sukakhedi?

The pincode of Sukakhedi is 460661.

What is the population of Sukakhedi?

Sukakhedi has a total population of 593, including 296 males and 297 females.

How many households are there in Sukakhedi?

There are 109 households in Sukakhedi.

What is the literacy rate in Sukakhedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sukakhedi is 70.66%. Male literacy is 81.08% and female literacy is 60.27%.