Sarkhedi - Khurai, Sagar

Sarkhedi is a village situated in the Khurai tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khurai and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Sarkhadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarkhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarkhedi is 459815. The village covers a total geographical area of 557.27 hectares and falls under the 470117 pincode. Khurai is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sarkhedi

As per Census 2011, Sarkhedi village has a total population of 930 people, consisting of 481 males and 449 females. The village has 223 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 152 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 514 literate and 416 illiterate residents. Additionally, 278 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 76 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sarkhedi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population930481449
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1527478
Scheduled Castes (SC)278139139
Scheduled Tribes (ST)763937
Literate Population514317197
Illiterate Population416164252

Nearby Villages of Sarkhedi

Sarkhedi 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)
SilgaonWest1.97 km
RusallaSouth-East2.15 km
SilarpurSouth-West2.44 km
HarvanshpurNorth2.61 km
DhikuwaNorth-East2.73 km
TiharSouth3.09 km
Bagthari Patti KhuraiEast3.18 km
IsharwaraWest3.38 km
Lakhan KhedaNorth-West3.47 km
HadkariNorth3.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarkhedi

Sarkhedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baghora, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khurai to Sarkhedi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Sarkhedi is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarkhedi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sarkhedi

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

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

FAQs about Sarkhedi

Where is Sarkhedi located?

Sarkhedi village is located in Khurai Tehsil, Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarkhedi?

The Gram Panchayat of Sarkhedi is Sarkhadi.

What is the pincode of Sarkhedi?

The pincode of Sarkhedi is 470117.

What is the population of Sarkhedi?

Sarkhedi has a total population of 930, including 481 males and 449 females.

How many households are there in Sarkhedi?

There are 223 households in Sarkhedi.

What is the literacy rate in Sarkhedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarkhedi is 55.27%. Male literacy is 65.90% and female literacy is 43.88%.