Baniya Khedi - Gairatganj, Raisen

Baniya Khedi is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Baniyakhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baniya Khedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baniya Khedi is 483882. The village covers a total geographical area of 308.25 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Raisen is the nearest town, located about 38 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 Sanchi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Vidisha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baniya Khedi

According to the 2011 Census, Baniya Khedi village had a total population of 739 people, including 366 males and 373 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.23%, with male literacy at 85.80% and female literacy at 63.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 184, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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 Sorai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raisen to Baniya Khedi is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 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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