Nerkheda - Vijaypur, Sheopur

Nerkheda is a village situated in the Vijaypur tehsil of Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vijaypur and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Sheopur. Neharkheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nerkheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nerkheda is 451442. The village covers a total geographical area of 477 hectares and falls under the 476332 pincode. Vijaypur is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Nerkheda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Nerkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Nerkheda village had a total population of 1,098 people, including 585 males and 513 females, living in 249 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.91%, with male literacy at 83.83% and female literacy at 41.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 384.

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

Nearby Villages of Nerkheda

Nerkheda 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 Nerkheda

Public transport in the Nerkheda is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Indargarh, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijaypur to Nerkheda is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sheopur to Nerkheda is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nerkheda

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

Health Facilities in Nerkheda

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

FAQs about Nerkheda