Kekda - Amarwara, Chhindwara

Kekda is a village situated in the Amarwara tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amarwara and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Kekda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kekda is 493993. The village covers a total geographical area of 1046 hectares and falls under the 480221 pincode. Amarwara is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Kekda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kekda

According to the 2011 Census, Kekda village had a total population of 1,360 people, including 682 males and 678 females, living in 279 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.21%, with male literacy at 85.47% and female literacy at 56.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 335.

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

Nearby Villages of Kekda

Kekda 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 Kekda

Kekda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chourai, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.7 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Kekda

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

FAQs about Kekda