Malya Khedi - Maheshwar, Khargone (West Nimar)

Malya Khedi is a village situated in the Maheshwar tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maheshwar and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Bandera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malya Khedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malya Khedi is 477013. The village covers a total geographical area of 345.87 hectares and falls under the 451224 pincode. Maheshwar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Malya Khedi

According to the 2011 Census, Malya Khedi village had a total population of 939 people, including 465 males and 474 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.85%, with male literacy at 70.35% and female literacy at 49.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 397, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Malya Khedi

Malya 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 Malya Khedi

Public transport in the Malya Khedi is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Barwaha, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maheshwar to Malya Khedi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Malya Khedi is about 67 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 Malya Khedi

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

Health Facilities in Malya 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 Malya Khedi village are given below:

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