Somakhedi - Maheshwar, Khargone (West Nimar)

Somakhedi is a village situated in the Maheshwar tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maheshwar and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Somakhedi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somakhedi is 476956. The village covers a total geographical area of 252.93 hectares and falls under the 451221 pincode. Mandleshwar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Somakhedi

As per Census 2011, Somakhedi village has a total population of 2,622 people, consisting of 1,306 males and 1,316 females. The village has 539 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 321 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,763 literate and 859 illiterate residents. Additionally, 427 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 588 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Somakhedi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Somakhedi

Somakhedi 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 Somakhedi

Somakhedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalkund, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mandleshwar to Somakhedi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Somakhedi is about 68 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 Somakhedi

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

Health Facilities in Somakhedi

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

FAQs about Somakhedi