Gazikheda - Rahatgarh, Sagar

Gazikheda is a village situated in the Rahatgarh tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rahatgarh and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Umariya Semra(p) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gazikheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gazikheda is 460530. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.84 hectares and falls under the 470119 pincode. Rahatgarh is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Gazikheda

According to the 2011 Census, Gazikheda village had a total population of 376 people, including 214 males and 162 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 757 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.06%, with male literacy at 70.29% and female literacy at 65.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Gazikheda

Gazikheda 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 Gazikheda

Gazikheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Isarwara, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rahatgarh to Gazikheda is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Gazikheda is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gazikheda

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

Health Facilities in Gazikheda

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

FAQs about Gazikheda