Sehula - Vijaypur, Sheopur

Sehula is a village situated in the Vijaypur tehsil of Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vijaypur and around 129 km from the district headquarters in Sheopur. Neharkheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sehula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sehula is 451440. The village covers a total geographical area of 549 hectares and falls under the 476332 pincode. Vijaypur is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Sehula

As per Census 2011, Sehula village has a total population of 559 people, consisting of 301 males and 258 females. The village has 132 households and a sex ratio of 857 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 205 literate and 354 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 144 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population559301258
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1015843
Scheduled Castes (SC)342014
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1447569
Literate Population20513174
Illiterate Population354170184

Nearby Villages of Sehula

Sehula 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)
KhurkaSouth2.25 km
BinegaWest3.35 km
NerkhedaSouth-East3.81 km
KinjariEast4.28 km
GaswaniNorth6.06 km
SarangpurSouth-West6.15 km
DhobiniSouth6.64 km
PiparwasNorth-West7.91 km
EntaSouth-West8.84 km
Baroda KhurdWest9.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sehula

Sehula is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Indargarh, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijaypur to Sehula is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sheopur to Sehula is about 129 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sehula

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sehula

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

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

FAQs about Sehula

Where is Sehula located?

Sehula village is located in Vijaypur Tehsil, Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sehula?

The Gram Panchayat of Sehula is Neharkheda.

What is the pincode of Sehula?

The pincode of Sehula is 476332.

What is the population of Sehula?

Sehula has a total population of 559, including 301 males and 258 females.

How many households are there in Sehula?

There are 132 households in Sehula.

What is the literacy rate in Sehula?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sehula is 36.67%. Male literacy is 43.52% and female literacy is 28.68%.