Gadra Khedi - Moman Badodiya, Shajapur

Gadra Khedi is a village situated in the Moman Badodiya tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Moman Badodiya and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Gadrakhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadra Khedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadra Khedi is 472928. The village covers a total geographical area of 97.76 hectares and falls under the 465226 pincode. Sarangpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Gadra 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 Shajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dewas Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gadra Khedi

According to the 2011 Census, Gadra Khedi village had a total population of 411 people, including 204 males and 207 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.39%, with male literacy at 87.95% and female literacy at 55.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 319, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadra Khedi

Gadra 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 Gadra Khedi

Gadra Khedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sarangpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangpur to Gadra Khedi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Gadra Khedi is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadra Khedi

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

Health Facilities in Gadra 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 Gadra Khedi village are given below:

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