Bajkhedi - Sitamau, Mandsaur

Bajkhedi is a village situated in the Sitamau tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sitamau and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Bajkhedi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bajkhedi is 469783. The village covers a total geographical area of 560.36 hectares and falls under the 458558 pincode. Sitamau is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Bajkhedi 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 Bajkhedi

As per Census 2011, Bajkhedi village has a total population of 1,268 people, consisting of 617 males and 651 females. The village has 253 households and a sex ratio of 1,055 females per 1,000 males. There are 176 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 814 literate and 454 illiterate residents. Additionally, 340 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bajkhedi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,268617651
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1768591
Scheduled Castes (SC)340173167
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population814464350
Illiterate Population454153301

Nearby Villages of Bajkhedi

Bajkhedi 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)
JaykhedaEast1.30 km
JawanpuraSouth-East1.68 km
KotpiplyaWest1.93 km
BhatkhediSouth-East2.01 km
GhatiyakhediNorth2.09 km
KishangarhSouth-East2.33 km
MotipuraNorth-West2.42 km
KotdamataSouth2.87 km
KolwiNorth3.11 km
AawraNorth-East3.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bajkhedi

Bajkhedi 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 94.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitamau to Bajkhedi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Bajkhedi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bajkhedi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bajkhedi

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

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

FAQs about Bajkhedi

Where is Bajkhedi located?

Bajkhedi village is located in Sitamau Tehsil, Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bajkhedi?

Bajkhedi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bajkhedi?

The pincode of Bajkhedi is 458558.

What is the population of Bajkhedi?

Bajkhedi has a total population of 1,268, including 617 males and 651 females.

How many households are there in Bajkhedi?

There are 253 households in Bajkhedi.

What is the literacy rate in Bajkhedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bajkhedi is 64.20%. Male literacy is 75.20% and female literacy is 53.76%.