Aranya Khurd - Avantipur Barodia, Shajapur

Aranya Khurd is a village situated in the Avantipur Barodia tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from Shujalpur and around 80 km from Shajapur. Arnyakhurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aranya Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aranya Khurd is 473099. The village covers a total geographical area of 898.58 hectares and falls under the 465118 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Aranya Khurd

According to the 2011 Census, Aranya Khurd village had a total population of 1,986 people, including 1,036 males and 950 females, living in 376 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.86%, with male literacy at 87.26% and female literacy at 67.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 437.

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

Nearby Villages of Aranya Khurd

Aranya Khurd 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 Aranya Khurd

Aranya Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mohammadkhera, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shujalpur to Aranya Khurd is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Aranya Khurd is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aranya Khurd

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

Health Facilities in Aranya Khurd

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

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