Khejdiya - Sitamau, Mandsaur

Khejdiya is a village situated in the Sitamau tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sitamau and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Khejdiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khejdiya is 469891. The village covers a total geographical area of 582.89 hectares and falls under the 458990 pincode. Sitamau is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Khejdiya 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 Khejdiya

As per Census 2011, Khejdiya village has a total population of 1,896 people, consisting of 981 males and 915 females. The village has 378 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 213 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,360 literate and 536 illiterate residents. Additionally, 270 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,896981915
Child Population (0–6 yrs)213107106
Scheduled Castes (SC)270135135
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1596
Literate Population1,360781579
Illiterate Population536200336

Nearby Villages of Khejdiya

Khejdiya 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)
KhatrukhediSouth-East2.03 km
PadliWest2.03 km
DhikanyaSouth2.06 km
NodhaniWest2.89 km
RahimgarhNorth3.12 km
NirdhariEast3.51 km
RawatkhedaSouth-East3.69 km
BelaraSouth-West4.08 km
MahuwiWest4.17 km
ParsiSouth4.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khejdiya

Khejdiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Suwasra, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitamau to Khejdiya is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Khejdiya is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khejdiya

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

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

Health Facilities in Khejdiya

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khejdiya 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 Khejdiya

Where is Khejdiya located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Khejdiya?

Khejdiya is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khejdiya?

The pincode of Khejdiya is 458990.

What is the population of Khejdiya?

Khejdiya has a total population of 1,896, including 981 males and 915 females.

How many households are there in Khejdiya?

There are 378 households in Khejdiya.

What is the literacy rate in Khejdiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khejdiya is 71.73%. Male literacy is 79.61% and female literacy is 63.28%.