Bhilkheda - Kalapipal, Shajapur

Bhilkheda is a village situated in the Kalapipal tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalapipal and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Bhilkheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhilkheda is 473178. The village covers a total geographical area of 842.24 hectares and falls under the 465337 pincode. Kalapipal is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Bhilkheda 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 Bhilkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Bhilkheda village had a total population of 1,591 people, including 836 males and 755 females, living in 310 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.24%, with male literacy at 84.59% and female literacy at 54.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 334.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhilkheda

Bhilkheda 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 Bhilkheda

Bhilkheda 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 Chakrod, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalapipal to Bhilkheda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Bhilkheda 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 Bhilkheda

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

Health Facilities in Bhilkheda

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

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