Kheda - Malhargarh, Mandsaur

Kheda is a village situated in the Malhargarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malhargarh and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Sokdi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kheda is 469209. The village covers a total geographical area of 564.08 hectares and falls under the 458556 pincode. Narayangarh is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Kheda 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 Kheda

According to the 2011 Census, Kheda village had a total population of 887 people, including 458 males and 429 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.10%, with male literacy at 92.36% and female literacy at 52.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population887458429
Child Population (0–6 yrs)995247
Scheduled Castes (SC)1697990
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population576375201
Illiterate Population31183228

Nearby Villages of Kheda

Kheda 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)
BahiSouth-East2.36 km
NinoraNorth2.37 km
KhankharaiWest2.43 km
KhokharaNorth2.76 km
SokdiEast2.87 km
BalagudhaSouth-West3.04 km
DunglawadaSouth3.62 km
SoniNorth4.05 km
NalikhedaWest4.18 km
KanghattiNorth-West4.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kheda

Public transport in the Kheda is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Piplia, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narayangarh to Kheda is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Kheda is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kheda

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

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

Health Facilities in Kheda

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

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

FAQs about Kheda

Where is Kheda located?

Kheda village is located in Malhargarh Tehsil, Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kheda?

The Gram Panchayat of Kheda is Sokdi.

What is the pincode of Kheda?

The pincode of Kheda is 458556.

What is the population of Kheda?

Kheda had a total population of 887, including 458 males and 429 females.

How many households are there in Kheda?

Kheda had 210 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kheda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kheda was 73.10%. Male literacy was 92.36% and female literacy was 52.62%.