Nalkheda - Berasia, Bhopal

Nalkheda is a village situated in the Berasia tehsil of Bhopal district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Berasia and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhopal. Nalkheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nalkheda is 482250. The village covers a total geographical area of 692.34 hectares and falls under the 463106 pincode. Berasia is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Nalkheda 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 Nalkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Nalkheda village had a total population of 2,285 people, including 1,203 males and 1,082 females, living in 463 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.28%, with male literacy at 78.29% and female literacy at 57.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 406, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Nalkheda

Nalkheda 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 Nalkheda

Nalkheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dewanganj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berasia to Nalkheda is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhopal to Nalkheda is about 40 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 Nalkheda

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

Health Facilities in Nalkheda

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

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