Parkhedi - Goharganj, Raisen

Parkhedi is a village situated in the Goharganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goharganj and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Parkhedi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parkhedi is 484340. The village covers a total geographical area of 180.02 hectares and falls under the 464990 pincode. Obedullaganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Parkhedi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Parkhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Parkhedi village had a total population of 383 people, including 201 males and 182 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.77%, with male literacy at 96.17% and female literacy at 82.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Parkhedi

Parkhedi 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 Parkhedi

Parkhedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Obaidulla Ganj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Obedullaganj to Parkhedi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Parkhedi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parkhedi

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

Health Facilities in Parkhedi

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

FAQs about Parkhedi