Belkhedi - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Belkhedi is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Belkhedi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belkhedi is 489636. The village covers a total geographical area of 660.1 hectares and falls under the 483119 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Belkhedi 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 Belkhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Belkhedi village had a total population of 1,389 people, including 736 males and 653 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.04%, with male literacy at 80.35% and female literacy at 65.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 110, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 76.

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

Nearby Villages of Belkhedi

Belkhedi 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 Belkhedi

Belkhedi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shridham, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Belkhedi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Belkhedi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belkhedi

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

Health Facilities in Belkhedi

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

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