Khedirajpura - Tonk Khurd, Dewas

Khedirajpura is a village situated in the Tonk Khurd tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tonk Khurd and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Khedirajpura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khedirajpura is 473362. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.55 hectares and falls under the 455116 pincode. Tonk Khurd is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Khedirajpura 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 Khedirajpura

As per Census 2011, Khedirajpura village has a total population of 896 people, consisting of 470 males and 426 females. The village has 172 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 124 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 498 literate and 398 illiterate residents. Additionally, 114 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khedirajpura are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population896470426
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1246658
Scheduled Castes (SC)1145262
Literate Population498324174
Illiterate Population398146252

Nearby Villages of Khedirajpura

Khedirajpura 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KallukhediEast1.88 km
Bhutiya BujurgNorth-West2.08 km
RehtiyaNorth-East2.50 km
JiyajigarhSouth2.84 km
RaypurWest2.92 km
RichadiyaSouth-East3.17 km
KhindrakhediSouth-West3.31 km
BhayagaonNorth3.50 km
SundarpurSouth-West3.76 km
EkleraEast3.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khedirajpura

Khedirajpura 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 58.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tonk Khurd to Khedirajpura is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Khedirajpura is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khedirajpura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Khedirajpura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khedirajpura

Where is Khedirajpura located?

Khedirajpura village is located in Tonk Khurd Tehsil, Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khedirajpura?

Khedirajpura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khedirajpura?

The pincode of Khedirajpura is 455116.

What is the population of Khedirajpura?

Khedirajpura has a total population of 896, including 470 males and 426 females.

How many households are there in Khedirajpura?

There are 172 households in Khedirajpura.

What is the literacy rate in Khedirajpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khedirajpura is 55.58%. Male literacy is 68.94% and female literacy is 40.85%.