Melkheda - Shamgarh, Mandsaur

Melkheda is a village situated in the Shamgarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shamgarh and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Melkheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melkheda is 469450. The village covers a total geographical area of 670 hectares and falls under the 458883 pincode. Shamgarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Melkheda 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 Melkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Melkheda village had a total population of 3,867 people, including 1,988 males and 1,879 females, living in 866 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.96%, with male literacy at 88.10% and female literacy at 61.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 619.

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

Nearby Villages of Melkheda

Melkheda 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 Melkheda

Melkheda 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 85.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shamgarh to Melkheda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Melkheda is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Melkheda

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

Health Facilities in Melkheda

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

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