Lahar Kheda - Shujalpur, Shajapur

Lahar Kheda is a village situated in the Shujalpur tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shujalpur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Laharkheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lahar Kheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lahar Kheda is 472993. The village covers a total geographical area of 680 hectares and falls under the 465227 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Lahar Kheda 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 Lahar Kheda

According to the 2011 Census, Lahar Kheda village had a total population of 1,256 people, including 629 males and 627 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.24%, with male literacy at 82.67% and female literacy at 49.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 250, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Lahar Kheda

Lahar Kheda 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 Lahar Kheda

Lahar Kheda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mohammadkhera, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shujalpur to Lahar Kheda is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Lahar Kheda is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lahar Kheda

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

Health Facilities in Lahar Kheda

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

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