Kherkhedi - Sarangpur, Rajgarh

Kherkhedi is a village situated in the Sarangpur tehsil of Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sarangpur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Rajgarh. Shamgighata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kherkhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherkhedi is 479954. The village covers a total geographical area of 330.68 hectares and falls under the 465697 pincode. Sarangpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kherkhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Kherkhedi village had a total population of 469 people, including 255 males and 214 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 839 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.31%, with male literacy at 68.44% and female literacy at 39.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Kherkhedi

Kherkhedi 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 Kherkhedi

Kherkhedi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Parhana Mau, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangpur to Kherkhedi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajgarh to Kherkhedi 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 Kherkhedi

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

Health Facilities in Kherkhedi

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

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