Lakhu Khedi - Ashta, Sehore

Lakhu Khedi is a village situated in the Ashta tehsil of Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ashta and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Sehore. Guwadiya Bazyaft serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakhu Khedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhu Khedi is 483054. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.2 hectares and falls under the 466116 pincode. Ashta is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Lakhu Khedi

As per Census 2011, Lakhu Khedi village has a total population of 486 people, consisting of 250 males and 236 females. The village has 103 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 259 literate and 227 illiterate residents. Additionally, 182 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lakhu Khedi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population486250236
Child Population (0–6 yrs)834241
Scheduled Castes (SC)18210181
Literate Population25916990
Illiterate Population22781146

Nearby Villages of Lakhu Khedi

Lakhu 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)
KillodNorth1.84 km
MitthupuraSouth-East1.98 km
RolagaonSouth-West2.01 km
ChhaparNorth-East2.24 km
KheniyapuraNorth-West2.29 km
Bhil KhediWest2.42 km
BadghatiWest2.69 km
KelapaniEast2.77 km
Magar KhediNorth2.78 km
Pili Karar KhurdSouth2.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lakhu Khedi

Lakhu Khedi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jabri, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ashta to Lakhu Khedi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sehore to Lakhu Khedi is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakhu Khedi

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

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

Health Facilities in Lakhu 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 Lakhu 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 Lakhu Khedi

Where is Lakhu Khedi located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Lakhu Khedi?

The Gram Panchayat of Lakhu Khedi is Guwadiya Bazyaft.

What is the pincode of Lakhu Khedi?

The pincode of Lakhu Khedi is 466116.

What is the population of Lakhu Khedi?

Lakhu Khedi has a total population of 486, including 250 males and 236 females.

How many households are there in Lakhu Khedi?

There are 103 households in Lakhu Khedi.

What is the literacy rate in Lakhu Khedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lakhu Khedi is 53.29%. Male literacy is 67.60% and female literacy is 38.14%.