Sankhedi - Budni, Sehore

Sankhedi is a village situated in the Budni tehsil of Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 41 km from the tehsil headquarters in Budni and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Sehore. Sankhedi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankhedi is 483495. The village covers a total geographical area of 235.53 hectares and falls under the 466446 pincode. Budni is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Sankhedi

As per Census 2011, Sankhedi village has a total population of 556 people, consisting of 290 males and 266 females. The village has 139 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 298 literate and 258 illiterate residents. Additionally, 270 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 248 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population556290266
Child Population (0–6 yrs)834538
Scheduled Castes (SC)270141129
Scheduled Tribes (ST)248131117
Literate Population298183115
Illiterate Population258107151

Nearby Villages of Sankhedi

Sankhedi 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)
SatramauSouth-East1.21 km
Neem KhediSouth-West1.55 km
BodraWest1.73 km
KhohaEast2.05 km
ItwarSouth-West2.81 km
MurariNorth2.91 km
SamnapurNorth-West2.94 km
GuwadiaSouth-West3.10 km
Pipaliya Kharra(kheda)South3.31 km
BinekaSouth-East3.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sankhedi

Sankhedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barkhera, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Budni to Sankhedi is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sehore to Sankhedi is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankhedi

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

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

Health Facilities in Sankhedi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sankhedi 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 Sankhedi

Where is Sankhedi located?

Sankhedi village is located in Budni Tehsil, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sankhedi?

Sankhedi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sankhedi?

The pincode of Sankhedi is 466446.

What is the population of Sankhedi?

Sankhedi has a total population of 556, including 290 males and 266 females.

How many households are there in Sankhedi?

There are 139 households in Sankhedi.

What is the literacy rate in Sankhedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sankhedi is 53.60%. Male literacy is 63.10% and female literacy is 43.23%.