Banahedi - Shujalpur, Shajapur

Banahedi is a village situated in the Shujalpur tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shujalpur and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Bhogipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banahedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banahedi is 473064. The village covers a total geographical area of 136.99 hectares and falls under the 465335 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Banahedi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shujalpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dewas Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Banahedi

As per Census 2011, Banahedi village has a total population of 406 people, consisting of 215 males and 191 females. The village has 79 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 222 literate and 184 illiterate residents. Additionally, 102 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Banahedi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Banahedi

Banahedi 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 Banahedi

Banahedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mohammadkhera, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shujalpur to Banahedi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Banahedi is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banahedi

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

Health Facilities in Banahedi

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

FAQs about Banahedi