Khedi - Khilchipur, Rajgarh

Khedi is a village situated in the Khilchipur tehsil of Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khilchipur and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Rajgarh. Dilawri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khedi is 478961. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.69 hectares and falls under the 465679 pincode. Khilchipur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Khedi

According to the 2011 Census, Khedi village had a total population of 515 people, including 263 males and 252 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.16%, with male literacy at 63.11% and female literacy at 47.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 156.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population515263252
Child Population (0–6 yrs)693831
Scheduled Castes (SC)1567779
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population246142104
Illiterate Population269121148

Nearby Villages of Khedi

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DilwariSouth-East1.16 km
Gadia KalanWest1.43 km
KagnikhedaSouth-West1.44 km
BhawarpuraEast1.46 km
NarbhapuraSouth-East1.48 km
AmbabeyNorth-West2.30 km
KodkyaEast2.36 km
GadiyamerNorth-West2.40 km
ShivnathpuraSouth-West2.44 km
Khurchanya KalanSouth2.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khedi

Khedi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sinduriya Kachari, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.4 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 Khilchipur to Khedi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajgarh to Khedi is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khedi

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

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

Health Facilities in 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 Khedi village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Khedi

Where is Khedi located?

Khedi village is located in Khilchipur Tehsil, Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Khedi?

The Gram Panchayat of Khedi is Dilawri.

What is the pincode of Khedi?

The pincode of Khedi is 465679.

What is the population of Khedi?

Khedi had a total population of 515, including 263 males and 252 females.

How many households are there in Khedi?

Khedi had 150 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khedi was 55.16%. Male literacy was 63.11% and female literacy was 47.06%.