Berkhedi - Patharia, Damoh

Berkhedi is a village situated in the Patharia tehsil of Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patharia and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Damoh. Belkhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Berkhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Berkhedi is 462182. The village covers a total geographical area of 433.74 hectares and falls under the 470666 pincode. Patharia is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Berkhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Berkhedi village had a total population of 1,237 people, including 681 males and 556 females, living in 323 households. The sex ratio was 816 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.49%, with male literacy at 70.80% and female literacy at 45.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 249, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aslana, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patharia to Berkhedi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Damoh to Berkhedi is about 20 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

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