Lakhma Khedi - Jaora, Ratlam

Lakhma Khedi is a village situated in the Jaora tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaora and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Mindli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakhma Khedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhma Khedi is 470126. The village covers a total geographical area of 339.98 hectares and falls under the 457118 pincode. Jaora is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Lakhma Khedi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Alot Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ujjain Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lakhma Khedi

According to the 2011 Census, Lakhma Khedi village had a total population of 509 people, including 273 males and 236 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.86%, with male literacy at 49.14% and female literacy at 33.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62.

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 Population509273236
Child Population (0–6 yrs)674126
Scheduled Castes (SC)623032
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population18511471
Illiterate Population324159165

Nearby Villages of Lakhma Khedi

Lakhma 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)
Kitu KhediEast1.35 km
BorwanaNorth-West2.47 km
MindliSouth2.60 km
TamboliyaNorth2.68 km
HatpiplyaSouth-West2.97 km
NagpipalyaSouth-East2.98 km
Kher JamuniyaNorth-East3.42 km
BandwaWest4.18 km
PirhigoriyaWest4.64 km
MangrolaWest4.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lakhma Khedi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Lakhma Khedi. The nearest railway station is Mundalaram, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaora to Lakhma Khedi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Lakhma Khedi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakhma Khedi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Lakhma 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 Lakhma Khedi village are given below:

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

FAQs about Lakhma Khedi

Where is Lakhma Khedi located?

Lakhma Khedi village is located in Jaora Tehsil, Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Lakhma Khedi?

The Gram Panchayat of Lakhma Khedi is Mindli.

What is the pincode of Lakhma Khedi?

The pincode of Lakhma Khedi is 457118.

What is the population of Lakhma Khedi?

Lakhma Khedi had a total population of 509, including 273 males and 236 females.

How many households are there in Lakhma Khedi?

Lakhma Khedi had 109 households.

What is the literacy rate in Lakhma Khedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lakhma Khedi was 41.86%. Male literacy was 49.14% and female literacy was 33.81%.