Merukhedi - Tonk Khurd, Dewas

Merukhedi is a village situated in the Tonk Khurd tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tonk Khurd and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Dingroda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Merukhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Merukhedi is 473255. The village covers a total geographical area of 349.76 hectares and falls under the 455116 pincode. Maksi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Merukhedi 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 Merukhedi

As per Census 2011, Merukhedi village has a total population of 578 people, consisting of 282 males and 296 females. The village has 120 households and a sex ratio of 1,049 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 341 literate and 237 illiterate residents. Additionally, 308 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Merukhedi

Merukhedi 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 Merukhedi

Merukhedi 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 Derawan Halt, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maksi to Merukhedi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Merukhedi is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Merukhedi

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

Health Facilities in Merukhedi

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

FAQs about Merukhedi