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
According to the 2011 Census, Gehunkhedi village had a total population of 771 people, including 393 males and 378 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.04%, with male literacy at 89.41% and female literacy at 56.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 127, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.
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 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 had a total population of 771, including 393 males and 378 females.
How many households are there in Gehunkhedi?
Gehunkhedi had 179 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gehunkhedi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gehunkhedi was 73.04%. Male literacy was 89.41% and female literacy was 56.42%.