Afukhedi - Malhargarh, Mandsaur

Afukhedi is a village situated in the Malhargarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malhargarh and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Barujna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Afukhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Afukhedi is 469167. The village covers a total geographical area of 178.91 hectares and falls under the 458556 pincode. Piplya Mandi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Afukhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Afukhedi village had a total population of 433 people, including 222 males and 211 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.86%, with male literacy at 96.79% and female literacy at 89.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 148.

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

Nearby Villages of Afukhedi

Afukhedi 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 Afukhedi

Afukhedi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Piplia, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Piplya Mandi to Afukhedi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Afukhedi is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Afukhedi

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

Health Facilities in Afukhedi

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

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