Banya Kheda - Petlawad, Jhabua

Banya Kheda is a village situated in the Petlawad tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Petlawad and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Hanumantiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banya Kheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banya Kheda is 504260. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.81 hectares and falls under the 457775 pincode. Petlawad is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Banya Kheda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Banya Kheda

According to the 2011 Census, Banya Kheda village had a total population of 307 people, including 137 males and 170 females, living in 62 households. The sex ratio was 1,241 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.22%, with male literacy at 81.82% and female literacy at 53.97%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 307.

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

Nearby Villages of Banya Kheda

Banya Kheda 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 Banya Kheda

Banya Kheda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Raoti, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Petlawad to Banya Kheda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Banya Kheda is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banya Kheda

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

Health Facilities in Banya Kheda

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

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