Gehandi

Gehandi is a village located in Petlawad tehsil of Jhabua district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Petlawad (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Jhabua. As per 2009 stats, Gehandi village is also a gram panchayat.

Gehandi has its own place in the vibrant Jhabua region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Gehandi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gehandi is 504229. The village spans a total geographical area of 510.98 hectares. Petlawad is nearest town to Gehandi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

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Population of Gehandi

Below is a concise population overview of Gehandi as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,165 584 581
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 204 109 95
Scheduled Castes (SC) 29 11 18
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 833 415 418
Literate Population 608 361 247
Illiterate Population 557 223 334

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gehandi village:

  • The total population of Gehandi village is around 1,165, including approximately 584 males and 581 females, with a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 204 children aged 0–6 years in Gehandi village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Gehandi village has 29 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 833 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Gehandi village is about 52.19%, with male literacy at 61.82% and female literacy at 42.51%.
  • There are around 252 households in Gehandi village.

Connectivity of Gehandi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gehandi. As per the 2011 stats, Gehandi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Gehandi

Knowing the nearby villages of Gehandi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gehandi.

Moibageli Kardawad Chhayan Kachnariya Kesarpura Karangarh Godadiya Govindpura Nawapada Borpada Moicharni

Frequently Asked Questions about Gehandi

Where is Gehandi located?
Gehandi village is situated in Petlawad Tehsil, within the Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gehandi?
Gehandi serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Gehandi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gehandi is 1,165, with 584 males and 581 females.
How many households are there in Gehandi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gehandi village has a total of 252 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gehandi as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gehandi is 52.19%. The male literacy rate is 61.82%, while the female literacy rate is 42.51%.