Bankhedi - Gairatganj, Raisen

Bankhedi is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Bankhedi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankhedi is 483871. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.06 hectares and falls under the 464573 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Bankhedi 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 Bankhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Bankhedi village had a total population of 636 people, including 333 males and 303 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.13%, with male literacy at 90.97% and female literacy at 80.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 103.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankhedi

Bankhedi 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 Bankhedi

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bankhedi. The nearest railway station is Sorai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Bankhedi is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Bankhedi is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankhedi

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

Health Facilities in Bankhedi

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

FAQs about Bankhedi