Sankheda - Doraha, Sehore

Sankheda is a village situated in the Doraha tehsil of Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from Shyampur and around 65 km from Sehore. Hathiya Kheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankheda is 482798. The village covers a total geographical area of 301.18 hectares and falls under the 466665 pincode. Sehore is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Sankheda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sehore Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhopal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sankheda

According to the 2011 Census, Sankheda village had a total population of 458 people, including 228 males and 230 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.23%, with male literacy at 69.43% and female literacy at 42.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankheda

Sankheda 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 Sankheda

Sankheda 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 Bairagarh, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sehore to Sankheda is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankheda

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

Health Facilities in Sankheda

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

FAQs about Sankheda