Gajakhedi - Garoth, Mandsaur

Gajakhedi is a village situated in the Garoth tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garoth and around 104 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Bardiya Amra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gajakhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gajakhedi is 469353. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.28 hectares and falls under the 458880 pincode. Garoth is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Gajakhedi 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 Gajakhedi

As per Census 2011, Gajakhedi village has a total population of 232 people, consisting of 130 males and 102 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 784 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 122 literate and 110 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population232130102
Child Population (0–6 yrs)321715
Literate Population1227943
Illiterate Population1105159

Nearby Villages of Gajakhedi

Gajakhedi 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)
KachhaliyaNorth-East1.29 km
Khajuri RundaSouth-West2.03 km
HingoriyaNorth-East2.54 km
VarniEast2.62 km
Bardiya AmraSouth-East2.65 km
Akya KunwarpadaNorth-West2.72 km
RanayaraWest2.78 km
BorkhediNorth3.18 km
BawdikhedaNorth3.72 km
Guradiya NarsinghNorth-West4.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gajakhedi

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Gajakhedi. The nearest railway station is Garot, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Garoth to Gajakhedi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Gajakhedi is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gajakhedi

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

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

Health Facilities in Gajakhedi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Gajakhedi

Where is Gajakhedi located?

Gajakhedi village is located in Garoth Tehsil, Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gajakhedi?

The Gram Panchayat of Gajakhedi is Bardiya Amra.

What is the pincode of Gajakhedi?

The pincode of Gajakhedi is 458880.

What is the population of Gajakhedi?

Gajakhedi has a total population of 232, including 130 males and 102 females.

How many households are there in Gajakhedi?

There are 61 households in Gajakhedi.

What is the literacy rate in Gajakhedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gajakhedi is 52.59%. Male literacy is 60.77% and female literacy is 42.16%.