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

According to the 2011 Census, Sankhedi village had a total population of 556 people, including 290 males and 266 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.00%, with male literacy at 74.69% and female literacy at 50.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 270, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 248.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Sankhedi