Kheda - Kukshi, Dhar

Kheda is a village situated in the Kukshi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kukshi and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Seesgon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kheda is 475526. The village covers a total geographical area of 465.92 hectares and falls under the 454335 pincode. Kukshi is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kheda

As per Census 2011, Kheda village has a total population of 2,110 people, consisting of 1,051 males and 1,059 females. The village has 441 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 332 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 936 literate and 1,174 illiterate residents. Additionally, 161 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 698 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1101,0511,059
Child Population (0–6 yrs)332178154
Scheduled Castes (SC)1618576
Scheduled Tribes (ST)698344354
Literate Population936553383
Illiterate Population1,174498676

Nearby Villages of Kheda

Kheda 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)
BabulgaonEast1.18 km
SisgaonWest1.30 km
SangaonSouth-West2.00 km
GajneraSouth2.20 km
EkalaraSouth-West2.29 km
PawkhediEast2.49 km
LingawaNorth2.97 km
PuraNorth-West3.01 km
GanpurNorth-East3.09 km
KasrawadSouth3.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kheda

Kheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dondaicha, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kukshi to Kheda is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Kheda is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kheda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kheda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kheda

Where is Kheda located?

Kheda village is located in Kukshi Tehsil, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kheda?

The Gram Panchayat of Kheda is Seesgon.

What is the pincode of Kheda?

The pincode of Kheda is 454335.

What is the population of Kheda?

Kheda has a total population of 2,110, including 1,051 males and 1,059 females.

How many households are there in Kheda?

There are 441 households in Kheda.

What is the literacy rate in Kheda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kheda is 44.36%. Male literacy is 52.62% and female literacy is 36.17%.