Berkhedi Kalan - Berasia, Bhopal

Berkhedi Kalan is a village situated in the Berasia tehsil of Bhopal district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Berasia and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Bhopal. Kotra Chopra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Berkhedi Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Berkhedi Kalan is 482307. The village covers a total geographical area of 353.39 hectares and falls under the 462120 pincode. Berasia is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Berkhedi Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Berkhedi Kalan village had a total population of 619 people, including 330 males and 289 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 876 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.19%, with male literacy at 74.82% and female literacy at 51.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 180.

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

Nearby Villages of Berkhedi Kalan

Berkhedi Kalan 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 Berkhedi Kalan

Berkhedi Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sukhisewaniyan, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berasia to Berkhedi Kalan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhopal to Berkhedi Kalan is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Berkhedi Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Berkhedi Kalan

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

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