Lekhdi - Chaurai, Chhindwara

Lekhdi is a village situated in the Chaurai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaurai and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Likhdi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lekhdi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lekhdi is 494259. The village covers a total geographical area of 785.53 hectares and falls under the 480115 pincode. Chaurai Khas is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Lekhdi

According to the 2011 Census, Lekhdi village had a total population of 669 people, including 344 males and 325 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.22%, with male literacy at 84.82% and female literacy at 64.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 283.

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

Nearby Villages of Lekhdi

Lekhdi 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 Lekhdi

Lekhdi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chourai, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chaurai Khas to Lekhdi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Lekhdi is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lekhdi

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

Health Facilities in Lekhdi

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

FAQs about Lekhdi