Amkhedi - Ashta, Sehore

Amkhedi is a village situated in the Ashta tehsil of Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ashta and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Sehore. Jssupura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amkhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amkhedi is 483049. The village covers a total geographical area of 648.91 hectares and falls under the 466116 pincode. Ashta is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Amkhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Amkhedi village had a total population of 253 people, including 135 males and 118 females, living in 47 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.20%, with male literacy at 72.73% and female literacy at 50.51%.

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 Population253135118
Child Population (0–6 yrs)442519
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1308050
Illiterate Population1235568

Nearby Villages of Amkhedi

Amkhedi 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)
BadkholaNorth-East1.10 km
Barkhedi (mewati)North-West1.42 km
Jhikdi (mewati)West2.26 km
JssupuraNorth2.27 km
ManirampuraNorth-West2.86 km
DeogarhNorth-East3.08 km
NomaniyaWest3.33 km
Pili Karar KhurdNorth3.72 km
BhatpuraNorth-West3.81 km
SatalEast4.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amkhedi

Amkhedi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baktal, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ashta to Amkhedi is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sehore to Amkhedi is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amkhedi

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

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

Health Facilities in Amkhedi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Amkhedi

Where is Amkhedi located?

Amkhedi village is located in Ashta Tehsil, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Amkhedi?

The Gram Panchayat of Amkhedi is Jssupura.

What is the pincode of Amkhedi?

The pincode of Amkhedi is 466116.

What is the population of Amkhedi?

Amkhedi had a total population of 253, including 135 males and 118 females.

How many households are there in Amkhedi?

Amkhedi had 47 households.

What is the literacy rate in Amkhedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amkhedi was 62.20%. Male literacy was 72.73% and female literacy was 50.51%.