Berkhedi - Bankhedi, Narmadapuram

Berkhedi is a village situated in the Bankhedi tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from Bankhedi and around 100 km from Hoshangabad. Panjra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Berkhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Berkhedi is 488024. The village covers a total geographical area of 201.84 hectares and falls under the 461990 pincode. Pipariya is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Berkhedi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Berkhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Berkhedi village had a total population of 675 people, including 340 males and 335 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.24%, with male literacy at 76.12% and female literacy at 58.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 371.

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

Nearby Villages of Berkhedi

Berkhedi 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 Berkhedi

Public transport in the Berkhedi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bankhedi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipariya to Berkhedi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Berkhedi is about 100 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 Berkhedi

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

Health Facilities in Berkhedi

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

FAQs about Berkhedi