Gehunkhedi - Pachore, Rajgarh
Gehunkhedi is a village situated in the Pachore tehsil of Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pachore and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Rajgarh. Gehunkhedi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gehunkhedi is 480379. The village covers a total geographical area of 464.7 hectares and falls under the 465680 pincode. Pachore is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Gehunkhedi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narsinghgarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajgarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Gehunkhedi
As per Census 2011, Gehunkhedi village has a total population of 771 people, consisting of 393 males and 378 females. The village has 179 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 493 literate and 278 illiterate residents. Additionally, 127 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 55 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gehunkhedi are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 771 | 393 | 378 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 96 | 53 | 43 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 127 | 64 | 63 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 55 | 27 | 28 |
| Literate Population | 493 | 304 | 189 |
| Illiterate Population | 278 | 89 | 189 |
Nearby Villages of Gehunkhedi
Gehunkhedi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Gehunkhedi
Gehunkhedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pachore to Gehunkhedi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajgarh to Gehunkhedi is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Gehunkhedi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gehunkhedi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Gehunkhedi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gehunkhedi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Gehunkhedi
Where is Gehunkhedi located?
Gehunkhedi village is located in Pachore Tehsil, Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gehunkhedi?
Gehunkhedi is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Gehunkhedi?
The pincode of Gehunkhedi is 465680.
What is the population of Gehunkhedi?
Gehunkhedi has a total population of 771, including 393 males and 378 females.
How many households are there in Gehunkhedi?
There are 179 households in Gehunkhedi.
What is the literacy rate in Gehunkhedi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gehunkhedi is 63.94%. Male literacy is 77.35% and female literacy is 50.00%.