Lodhakhedi - Suwasara, Mandsaur

Lodhakhedi is a village situated in the Suwasara tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Suwasra and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Gelana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lodhakhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lodhakhedi is 469949. The village covers a total geographical area of 232.2 hectares and falls under the 458888 pincode. Suwasara is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Lodhakhedi 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 Lodhakhedi

As per Census 2011, Lodhakhedi village has a total population of 351 people, consisting of 176 males and 175 females. The village has 93 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 51 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 185 literate and 166 illiterate residents. Additionally, 136 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population351176175
Child Population (0–6 yrs)512823
Scheduled Castes (SC)1366868
Literate Population18512164
Illiterate Population16655111

Nearby Villages of Lodhakhedi

Lodhakhedi 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)
DhakadkhediNorth-West1.80 km
DeopuranagarEast2.57 km
RunijaSouth2.84 km
Singh PurNorth-East3.02 km
GelanaNorth-West3.51 km
ToonganiEast4.54 km
AntraliyaSouth-West5.00 km
Chand KheriEast5.40 km
Aru KheriNorth-East5.64 km
VistuniyaNorth-East5.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lodhakhedi

Lodhakhedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hanspura, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
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 Suwasara to Lodhakhedi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Lodhakhedi is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lodhakhedi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Lodhakhedi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Lodhakhedi

Where is Lodhakhedi located?

Lodhakhedi village is located in Suwasara Tehsil, Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lodhakhedi?

The Gram Panchayat of Lodhakhedi is Gelana.

What is the pincode of Lodhakhedi?

The pincode of Lodhakhedi is 458888.

What is the population of Lodhakhedi?

Lodhakhedi has a total population of 351, including 176 males and 175 females.

How many households are there in Lodhakhedi?

There are 93 households in Lodhakhedi.

What is the literacy rate in Lodhakhedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lodhakhedi is 52.71%. Male literacy is 68.75% and female literacy is 36.57%.