Neelbad - Ashta, Sehore

Neelbad is a village situated in the Ashta tehsil of Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ashta and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Sehore. Neelbad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Neelbad is 482883. The village covers a total geographical area of 475.37 hectares and falls under the 466120 pincode. Ashta is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Neelbad

According to the 2011 Census, Neelbad village had a total population of 1,790 people, including 933 males and 857 females, living in 407 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.17%, with male literacy at 86.50% and female literacy at 56.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 586, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Neelbad

Neelbad 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 Neelbad

Neelbad 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 67.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ashta to Neelbad is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sehore to Neelbad is about 63 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 Neelbad

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

Health Facilities in Neelbad

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

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