Kherkhedi - Bhanpura, Mandsaur

Kherkhedi is a village situated in the Bhanpura tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanpura and around 135 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Harnawada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kherkhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherkhedi is 469069. The village covers a total geographical area of 460.51 hectares and falls under the 458775 pincode. Bhanpura is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Kherkhedi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Garoth Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandsour Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kherkhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Kherkhedi village had a total population of 1,167 people, including 581 males and 586 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.41%, with male literacy at 70.61% and female literacy at 56.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 141.

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

Nearby Villages of Kherkhedi

Kherkhedi 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 Kherkhedi

Kherkhedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhawani Mandi, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanpura to Kherkhedi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Kherkhedi is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kherkhedi

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

Health Facilities in Kherkhedi

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

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