Bedia Khurd - Sirali, Harda

Bedia Khurd is a village situated in the Sirali tehsil of Harda district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirali and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Harda. Dholgaon Kala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bedia Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bedia Khurd is 486621. The village covers a total geographical area of 379.54 hectares and falls under the 461335 pincode. Khirkiya is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Bedia Khurd

As per Census 2011, Bedia Khurd village has a total population of 631 people, consisting of 328 males and 303 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 99 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 386 literate and 245 illiterate residents. Additionally, 73 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 189 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bedia Khurd are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population631328303
Child Population (0–6 yrs)995049
Scheduled Castes (SC)733934
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1899495
Literate Population386219167
Illiterate Population245109136

Nearby Villages of Bedia Khurd

Bedia Khurd 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)
Bedia KalanNorth-West2.24 km
AmaselSouth2.49 km
Dholgaon KalanWest2.74 km
LolagraSouth-East2.94 km
Rahata KalanNorth-East3.47 km
BandiEast3.99 km
Dholgaon KhurdNorth-West4.14 km
MadhiselSouth4.36 km
MardanpurNorth4.65 km
JinwanyaSouth-East4.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bedia Khurd

Bedia Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhiringi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khirkiya to Bedia Khurd is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Harda to Bedia Khurd is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bedia Khurd

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bedia Khurd

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bedia Khurd 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 Bedia Khurd

Where is Bedia Khurd located?

Bedia Khurd village is located in Sirali Tehsil, Harda district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bedia Khurd?

The Gram Panchayat of Bedia Khurd is Dholgaon Kala.

What is the pincode of Bedia Khurd?

The pincode of Bedia Khurd is 461335.

What is the population of Bedia Khurd?

Bedia Khurd has a total population of 631, including 328 males and 303 females.

How many households are there in Bedia Khurd?

There are 138 households in Bedia Khurd.

What is the literacy rate in Bedia Khurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bedia Khurd is 61.17%. Male literacy is 66.77% and female literacy is 55.12%.