Kherkhedi - Shamgarh, Mandsaur

Kherkhedi is a village situated in the Shamgarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shamgarh and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Aagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kherkhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherkhedi is 469460. The village covers a total geographical area of 601.32 hectares and falls under the 458883 pincode. Shamgarh is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Suwasra 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 766 people, including 396 males and 370 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.96%, with male literacy at 89.11% and female literacy at 50.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76.

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 Shamgarh, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shamgarh to Kherkhedi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Kherkhedi is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 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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