Khedi Nagar - Shujalpur, Shajapur

Khedi Nagar is a village situated in the Shujalpur tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shujalpur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Khedinagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khedi Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khedi Nagar is 473040. The village covers a total geographical area of 424.5 hectares and falls under the 465223 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Khedi Nagar 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 Khedi Nagar

As per Census 2011, Khedi Nagar village has a total population of 1,437 people, consisting of 740 males and 697 females. The village has 290 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 231 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,045 literate and 392 illiterate residents. Additionally, 601 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khedi Nagar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,437740697
Child Population (0–6 yrs)231121110
Scheduled Castes (SC)601318283
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22-
Literate Population1,045564481
Illiterate Population392176216

Nearby Villages of Khedi Nagar

Khedi Nagar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Mohammad KhedaSouth1.50 km
RanoganjEast1.99 km
RichhodaNorth-East2.05 km
AjnaiWest2.38 km
PatlawadaNorth-West2.73 km
Mahu GhatSouth-East3.14 km
Bhyana JadopurSouth3.43 km
JhirniyaNorth-East3.62 km
UgahNorth-West4.00 km
ChapadiyaWest4.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khedi Nagar

Khedi Nagar 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 56.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shujalpur to Khedi Nagar is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Khedi Nagar is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khedi Nagar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Khedi Nagar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Khedi Nagar

Where is Khedi Nagar located?

Khedi Nagar village is located in Shujalpur Tehsil, Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khedi Nagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Khedi Nagar is Khedinagar.

What is the pincode of Khedi Nagar?

The pincode of Khedi Nagar is 465223.

What is the population of Khedi Nagar?

Khedi Nagar has a total population of 1,437, including 740 males and 697 females.

How many households are there in Khedi Nagar?

There are 290 households in Khedi Nagar.

What is the literacy rate in Khedi Nagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khedi Nagar is 72.72%. Male literacy is 76.22% and female literacy is 69.01%.