Berkhedi - Gairatganj, Raisen

Berkhedi is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Singpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Berkhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Berkhedi is 483950. The village covers a total geographical area of 746.74 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Berkhedi 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 Berkhedi

As per Census 2011, Berkhedi village has a total population of 337 people, consisting of 175 males and 162 females. The village has 63 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 241 literate and 96 illiterate residents. Additionally, 127 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 94 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Berkhedi

Berkhedi 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 Berkhedi

Berkhedi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gulabhganj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Berkhedi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Berkhedi is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Berkhedi

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

Health Facilities in Berkhedi

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

FAQs about Berkhedi