Narkhed - Prabhatpttan, Betul

Narkhed is a village situated in the Prabhatpttan tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Multai and around 60 km from Betul. Narkhed village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narkhed is 486291. The village covers a total geographical area of 961.04 hectares and falls under the 460661 pincode. Multai is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Narkhed 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 Narkhed

According to the 2011 Census, Narkhed village had a total population of 2,419 people, including 1,219 males and 1,200 females, living in 541 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.73%, with male literacy at 87.09% and female literacy at 70.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 512, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 179.

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

Nearby Villages of Narkhed

Narkhed 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 Narkhed

Narkhed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Multai, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Multai to Narkhed is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Narkhed is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Narkhed

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

Health Facilities in Narkhed

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

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