Bankhedi

Bankhedi is a Town and Tehsil in Hoshangabad District of Madhya Pradesh. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Bankhedi Block (CD) is 03619. The total area of Bankhedi Tehsil is 636 km². Bankhedi has a sex ratio of approximately 918 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Bankhedi Tehsil

Bankhedi Tehsil has a total of 122 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Bankhedi Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Bankhedi Tehsil

The population profile of Bankhedi Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Bankhedi Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 1,25,682 people. Includes nearly 65,508 males and 60,174 females. Rural population is about 1,25,682 people.
• There are around 18,253 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 9,454 boys and 8,799 girls.
• Literate population is about 70,944 people. Non-literate population is around 54,738 people.
• There are nearly 26,582 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bankhedi Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bankhedi Tehsil is approximately 24,329 people, including 12,731 males and 11,598 females. Around 24,329 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bankhedi Tehsil is about 21,961 people, including 11,173 males and 10,788 females. Around 21,961 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 198 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 198 people per sq. km.