Khedimal - Khirkiya, Harda

Khedimal is a village situated in the Khirkiya tehsil of Harda district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khirkiya and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Harda. Khedimal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khedimal is 486576. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.61 hectares and falls under the 461331 pincode. Khirkiya is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Khedimal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Harda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Betul Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khedimal

As per Census 2011, Khedimal village has a total population of 398 people, consisting of 191 males and 207 females. The village has 86 households and a sex ratio of 1,083 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 285 literate and 113 illiterate residents. Additionally, 23 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 126 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khedimal

Khedimal 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 Khedimal

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Khedimal. The nearest railway station is Dagarhkeri, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khirkiya to Khedimal is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Harda to Khedimal 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 Khedimal

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

Health Facilities in Khedimal

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

FAQs about Khedimal