Gerkhedi - Shujalpur, Shajapur

Gerkhedi is a village situated in the Shujalpur tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shujalpur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Gerkhedi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gerkhedi is 473051. The village covers a total geographical area of 482.93 hectares and falls under the 465335 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Gerkhedi 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 Gerkhedi

As per Census 2011, Gerkhedi village has a total population of 1,517 people, consisting of 778 males and 739 females. The village has 254 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 248 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 929 literate and 588 illiterate residents. Additionally, 196 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gerkhedi

Gerkhedi 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 Gerkhedi

Gerkhedi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 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 49.0 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Gerkhedi

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

FAQs about Gerkhedi