Khedi - Seoni Malwa, Narmadapuram

Khedi is a village situated in the Seoni Malwa tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Seoni Malwa and around 40 km from Hoshangabad. Somalwada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khedi is 487225. The village covers a total geographical area of 845.47 hectares and falls under the 461221 pincode. Seoni Malwa is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Khedi

According to the 2011 Census, Khedi village had a total population of 993 people, including 522 males and 471 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.87%, with male literacy at 91.99% and female literacy at 70.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 101.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population993522471
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1056045
Scheduled Castes (SC)643529
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1015645
Literate Population727425302
Illiterate Population26697169

Nearby Villages of Khedi

Khedi 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)
SomalwadaEast2.02 km
KhalSouth2.18 km
KhardaWest2.50 km
NagjhirSouth-East3.10 km
SatwasaNorth-West3.30 km
MalapatSouth-East3.62 km
NanderwadaSouth3.85 km
NimanpurWest4.09 km
Hiran KhedaNorth-East4.22 km
BhamediSouth-West4.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khedi

Khedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dharmkundi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Seoni Malwa to Khedi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Khedi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khedi

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

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

Health Facilities in Khedi

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

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

FAQs about Khedi

Where is Khedi located?

Khedi village is located in Seoni Malwa Tehsil, Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khedi?

The Gram Panchayat of Khedi is Somalwada.

What is the pincode of Khedi?

The pincode of Khedi is 461221.

What is the population of Khedi?

Khedi had a total population of 993, including 522 males and 471 females.

How many households are there in Khedi?

Khedi had 213 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khedi was 81.87%. Male literacy was 91.99% and female literacy was 70.89%.