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

As per Census 2011, Aranya Khurd village has a total population of 1,986 people, consisting of 1,036 males and 950 females. The village has 376 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 261 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,343 literate and 643 illiterate residents. Additionally, 437 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Aranya Khurd are given below:

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:

FAQs about Aranya Khurd