Kherkheda - Malhargarh, Mandsaur

Kherkheda is a village situated in the Malhargarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malhargarh and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Kherkheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherkheda is 469154. The village covers a total geographical area of 372 hectares and falls under the 458339 pincode. Malhargarh is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Kherkheda 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 Kherkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Kherkheda village had a total population of 831 people, including 404 males and 427 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.50%, with male literacy at 88.37% and female literacy at 44.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107.

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

Nearby Villages of Kherkheda

Kherkheda 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 Kherkheda

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Kherkheda. The nearest railway station is Matyakheri Halt, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malhargarh to Kherkheda is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Kherkheda is about 27 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 Kherkheda

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

Health Facilities in Kherkheda

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

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