Belkheda - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Belkheda is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Belkheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belkheda is 489629. The village covers a total geographical area of 1235.85 hectares and falls under the 483119 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Belkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Belkheda village had a total population of 6,327 people, including 3,307 males and 3,020 females, living in 1,354 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.37%, with male literacy at 86.75% and female literacy at 67.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,013, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 785.

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

Nearby Villages of Belkheda

Belkheda 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 Belkheda

Belkheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shridham, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Belkheda is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Belkheda is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belkheda

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

Health Facilities in Belkheda

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

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