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

As per Census 2011, Bankhedi village has a total population of 636 people, consisting of 333 males and 303 females. The village has 119 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 447 literate and 189 illiterate residents. Additionally, 32 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 103 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bankhedi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population636333303
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1175661
Scheduled Castes (SC)322012
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1036142
Literate Population447252195
Illiterate Population18981108

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KherkhediNorth-East1.73 km
Gulabganj JamuniyaSouth-East2.32 km
SagouniyaEast2.55 km
Satpada AhmadpurSouth-West2.56 km
Karariya AhmadpurWest2.61 km
ChandpurNorth3.10 km
SankalSouth-East3.77 km
Kariya AhmadpurSouth-West4.20 km
Khejda MahalpurNorth-West4.43 km
Barkheda AhmadpurWest4.54 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bankhedi

Where is Bankhedi located?

Bankhedi village is located in Gairatganj Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bankhedi?

Bankhedi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bankhedi?

The pincode of Bankhedi is 464573.

What is the population of Bankhedi?

Bankhedi has a total population of 636, including 333 males and 303 females.

How many households are there in Bankhedi?

There are 119 households in Bankhedi.

What is the literacy rate in Bankhedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bankhedi is 70.28%. Male literacy is 75.68% and female literacy is 64.36%.