Kolukhedi Village - Shyampur, Sehore

Kolukhedi is a village situated in the Shyampur tehsil of Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shyampur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Sehore. Gari Bagraj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolukhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolukhedi is 482747. The village covers a total geographical area of 172.24 hectares and falls under the 466651 pincode. Bhopal is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

Kolukhedi 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 Kolukhedi

As per Census 2011, Kolukhedi village has a total population of 271 people, consisting of 148 males and 123 females. The village has 64 households and a sex ratio of 831 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 130 literate and 141 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 50 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 271 148 123
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 46 30 16
Scheduled Castes (SC) 18 10 8
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 50 32 18
Literate Population 130 86 44
Illiterate Population 141 62 79

Nearby Villages of Kolukhedi

Kolukhedi 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
JugrajpuraNorth-East1.12 km
PathariyaWest1.17 km
Gari BagrajSouth-East1.30 km
JetlaNorth1.91 km
PhandaSouth-West2.02 km
HirapurSouth2.42 km
PadliyaSouth-East2.72 km
SilkhedaNorth-East2.93 km
Motipura KalanWest3.03 km
SalehpurSouth-West3.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kolukhedi

Kolukhedi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bakanian Bhaunr, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.5 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhopal to Kolukhedi is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sehore to Kolukhedi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolukhedi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kolukhedi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Kolukhedi

Where is Kolukhedi located?

Kolukhedi village is located in Shyampur Tehsil, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kolukhedi?

The Gram Panchayat of Kolukhedi is Gari Bagraj.

What is the pincode of Kolukhedi?

The pincode of Kolukhedi is 466651.

What is the population of Kolukhedi?

Kolukhedi has a total population of 271, including 148 males and 123 females.

How many households are there in Kolukhedi?

There are 64 households in Kolukhedi.

What is the literacy rate in Kolukhedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kolukhedi is 47.97%. Male literacy is 58.11% and female literacy is 35.77%.