Agkhedi - Kalapipal, Shajapur

Agkhedi is a village situated in the Kalapipal tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalapipal and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Aagkhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agkhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agkhedi is 473141. The village covers a total geographical area of 448.14 hectares and falls under the 465337 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Agkhedi 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 Agkhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Agkhedi village had a total population of 1,669 people, including 866 males and 803 females, living in 336 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.65%, with male literacy at 92.37% and female literacy at 59.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 317, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 89.

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

Nearby Villages of Agkhedi

Agkhedi 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 Agkhedi

Agkhedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalapipal, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shujalpur to Agkhedi is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Agkhedi is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agkhedi

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

Health Facilities in Agkhedi

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

FAQs about Agkhedi