Begam Khedi - Avantipur Barodia, Shajapur

Begam Khedi is a village situated in the Avantipur Barodia tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from Shujalpur and around 65 km from Shajapur. Bolda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Begam Khedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Begam Khedi is 473100. The village covers a total geographical area of 279.8 hectares and falls under the 465118 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Begam Khedi 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 Begam Khedi

According to the 2011 Census, Begam Khedi village had a total population of 738 people, including 374 males and 364 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.10%, with male literacy at 77.10% and female literacy at 56.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 235.

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

Nearby Villages of Begam Khedi

Begam 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Begam Khedi

Begam Khedi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 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 55.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shujalpur to Begam Khedi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Begam Khedi 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 Begam Khedi

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

Health Facilities in Begam 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 Begam Khedi village are given below:

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