Kherkheda - Khilchipur, Rajgarh

Kherkheda is a village situated in the Khilchipur tehsil of Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khilchipur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Rajgarh. Haripura-nazdik serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kherkheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherkheda is 478995. The village covers a total geographical area of 250.04 hectares and falls under the 465679 pincode. Khilchipur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kherkheda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajgarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kherkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Kherkheda village had a total population of 314 people, including 170 males and 144 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 847 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.10%, with male literacy at 62.22% and female literacy at 48.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79.

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

Nearby Villages of Kherkheda

Kherkheda 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 Kherkheda

Kherkheda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >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 96.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khilchipur to Kherkheda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajgarh to Kherkheda is about 30 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 Kherkheda

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

Health Facilities in Kherkheda

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

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