Baniya Khedi - Baraily, Raisen

Baniya Khedi is a village situated in the Baraily tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baraily and around 101 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Baiganiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baniya Khedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baniya Khedi is 484571. The village covers a total geographical area of 389.56 hectares and falls under the 464671 pincode. Baraily is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Baniya Khedi 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 Baniya Khedi

According to the 2011 Census, Baniya Khedi village had a total population of 465 people, including 242 males and 223 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.35%, with male literacy at 80.73% and female literacy at 61.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Baniya Khedi

Baniya 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Baniya Khedi

Baniya Khedi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pipariya, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baraily to Baniya Khedi is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Baniya Khedi is about 101 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 Baniya Khedi

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

Health Facilities in Baniya 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 Baniya Khedi village are given below:

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