Bhikanyakhedi - Manawar, Dhar

Bhikanyakhedi is a village situated in the Manawar tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manawar and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Bhikanya Khedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhikanyakhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhikanyakhedi is 475720. The village covers a total geographical area of 498.14 hectares and falls under the 454446 pincode. Manawar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bhikanyakhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Bhikanyakhedi village had a total population of 1,439 people, including 717 males and 722 females, living in 290 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.21%, with male literacy at 79.90% and female literacy at 52.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,395.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhikanyakhedi

Bhikanyakhedi 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 Bhikanyakhedi

Bhikanyakhedi 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 Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manawar to Bhikanyakhedi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Bhikanyakhedi is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhikanyakhedi

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

Health Facilities in Bhikanyakhedi

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

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