Gharat Khedi - Tonk Khurd, Dewas

Gharat Khedi is a village situated in the Tonk Khurd tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tonk Khurd and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Lasudiyabraman serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gharat Khedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gharat Khedi is 473344. The village covers a total geographical area of 477.37 hectares and falls under the 455116 pincode. Tonk Khurd is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Gharat Khedi 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 Gharat Khedi

According to the 2011 Census, Gharat Khedi village had a total population of 546 people, including 273 males and 273 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.88%, with male literacy at 65.57% and female literacy at 28.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Gharat Khedi

Gharat Khedi 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 Gharat Khedi

Gharat Khedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Berchha, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tonk Khurd to Gharat Khedi is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Gharat Khedi is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gharat Khedi

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

Health Facilities in Gharat Khedi

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

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