Mehar Khedi - Shujalpur, Shajapur

Mehar Khedi 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 70 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Meharkhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mehar Khedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehar Khedi is 473057. The village covers a total geographical area of 492 hectares and falls under the 465333 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Mehar 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 Shujalpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dewas Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mehar Khedi

According to the 2011 Census, Mehar Khedi village had a total population of 1,247 people, including 638 males and 609 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.03%, with male literacy at 90.15% and female literacy at 79.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 248, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Mehar Khedi

Mehar 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 Mehar Khedi

Mehar Khedi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 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 47.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shujalpur to Mehar Khedi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Mehar Khedi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mehar Khedi

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

Health Facilities in Mehar 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 Mehar Khedi village are given below:

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