Berkhedi - Berasia, Bhopal

Berkhedi is a village situated in the Berasia tehsil of Bhopal district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Berasia and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Bhopal. Malkari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Berkhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Berkhedi is 482150. The village covers a total geographical area of 365.66 hectares and falls under the 462120 pincode. Berasia is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Berkhedi 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

According to the 2011 Census, Berkhedi village had a total population of 428 people, including 227 males and 201 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.56%, with male literacy at 54.84% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88.

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

Berkhedi 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

Berkhedi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dewanganj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berasia to Berkhedi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhopal to Berkhedi 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 Berkhedi

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

Health Facilities in Berkhedi

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 village are given below:

FAQs about Berkhedi