Gangat Khedi - Maheshwar, Khargone (West Nimar)

Gangat Khedi is a village situated in the Maheshwar tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maheshwar and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Batholi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangat Khedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangat Khedi is 477084. The village covers a total geographical area of 294.98 hectares and falls under the 451224 pincode. Barwaha is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Gangat Khedi

According to the 2011 Census, Gangat Khedi village had a total population of 779 people, including 394 males and 385 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.69%, with male literacy at 72.78% and female literacy at 38.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 262, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 43.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangat Khedi

Gangat Khedi 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 Gangat Khedi

Gangat Khedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Omkareshwar Road, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barwaha to Gangat Khedi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Gangat Khedi is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangat Khedi

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

Health Facilities in Gangat Khedi

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

FAQs about Gangat Khedi