Belkha - Khategaon, Dewas

Belkha is a village situated in the Khategaon tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khategaon and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Deola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belkha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belkha is 474275. The village covers a total geographical area of 342 hectares and falls under the 455339 pincode. Khategaon is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Belkha

According to the 2011 Census, Belkha village had a total population of 251 people, including 131 males and 120 females, living in 49 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.20%, with male literacy at 98.25% and female literacy at 71.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 79.

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

Nearby Villages of Belkha

Belkha 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 Belkha

Belkha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Charkhera, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khategaon to Belkha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Belkha is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belkha

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

Health Facilities in Belkha

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

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