Sankheda - Badi, Raisen

Sankheda is a village situated in the Badi tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badi and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Sankheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankheda is 484710. The village covers a total geographical area of 832.04 hectares and falls under the 464665 pincode. Baraily is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Sankheda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Udaipura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sankheda

According to the 2011 Census, Sankheda village had a total population of 864 people, including 449 males and 415 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.70%, with male literacy at 69.15% and female literacy at 47.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 218, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankheda

Sankheda 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 Sankheda

Sankheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sohagpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baraily to Sankheda is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Sankheda 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 Sankheda

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

Health Facilities in Sankheda

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

FAQs about Sankheda