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

As per Census 2011, Malya Khedi village has a total population of 939 people, consisting of 465 males and 474 females. The village has 188 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 489 literate and 450 illiterate residents. Additionally, 397 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 59 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Malya Khedi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population939465474
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1226755
Scheduled Castes (SC)397196201
Scheduled Tribes (ST)592831
Literate Population489280209
Illiterate Population450185265

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BilbawdiNorth-West1.62 km
Mundya KhedaWest1.79 km
BanderaSouth2.06 km
ChingunNorth2.39 km
PaldaWest3.21 km
PipliyadeoSouth-West3.36 km
BorbawadiyaEast3.37 km
RangunNorth-West3.41 km
RamdadSouth-West3.57 km
MardhoriNorth-West4.06 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Malya Khedi

Where is Malya Khedi located?

Malya Khedi village is located in Maheshwar Tehsil, Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Malya Khedi?

The Gram Panchayat of Malya Khedi is Bandera.

What is the pincode of Malya Khedi?

The pincode of Malya Khedi is 451224.

What is the population of Malya Khedi?

Malya Khedi has a total population of 939, including 465 males and 474 females.

How many households are there in Malya Khedi?

There are 188 households in Malya Khedi.

What is the literacy rate in Malya Khedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malya Khedi is 52.08%. Male literacy is 60.22% and female literacy is 44.09%.