Bhilkhedi - Tonk Khurd, Dewas

Bhilkhedi is a village situated in the Tonk Khurd tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tonk Khurd and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Bhilkhedi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhilkhedi is 473342. The village covers a total geographical area of 662.79 hectares and falls under the 455116 pincode. Tonk Khurd is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Bhilkhedi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sonkatch Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dewas Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhilkhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Bhilkhedi village had a total population of 1,549 people, including 812 males and 737 females, living in 323 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.49%, with male literacy at 63.48% and female literacy at 34.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 206.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhilkhedi

Bhilkhedi 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 Bhilkhedi

Bhilkhedi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Berchha, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tonk Khurd to Bhilkhedi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Bhilkhedi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhilkhedi

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

Health Facilities in Bhilkhedi

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

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