Gau Khedi - Ichhawar, Sehore

Gau Khedi is a village situated in the Ichhawar tehsil of Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ichhawar and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Sehore. Gau Khedi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gau Khedi is 483203. The village covers a total geographical area of 543.43 hectares and falls under the 466115 pincode. Ichhawar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gau Khedi

As per Census 2011, Gau Khedi village has a total population of 1,100 people, consisting of 577 males and 523 females. The village has 252 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 164 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 570 literate and 530 illiterate residents. Additionally, 246 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,100577523
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1647886
Scheduled Castes (SC)246121125
Literate Population570372198
Illiterate Population530205325

Nearby Villages of Gau Khedi

Gau 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)
Gora KhediNorth1.59 km
BapchaSouth-East1.81 km
ParwaliyaEast2.07 km
ArwaliyaEast2.40 km
BadjhiriWest2.63 km
ChainpuraSouth2.64 km
Jat KhediNorth2.81 km
Jamoniya FatehpurSouth-East2.83 km
Khajuriya DhengiNorth-West2.95 km
Devan KhediEast3.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gau Khedi

Gau Khedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baktal, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Ichhawar to Gau Khedi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sehore to Gau Khedi is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gau Khedi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gau 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 Gau Khedi village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gau Khedi

Where is Gau Khedi located?

Gau Khedi village is located in Ichhawar Tehsil, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gau Khedi?

Gau Khedi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gau Khedi?

The pincode of Gau Khedi is 466115.

What is the population of Gau Khedi?

Gau Khedi has a total population of 1,100, including 577 males and 523 females.

How many households are there in Gau Khedi?

There are 252 households in Gau Khedi.

What is the literacy rate in Gau Khedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gau Khedi is 51.82%. Male literacy is 64.47% and female literacy is 37.86%.