Berkhedi - Basoda, Vidisha

Berkhedi is a village situated in the Basoda tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basoda and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Nibodiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Berkhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Berkhedi is 481214. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 464221 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Berkhedi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kurwai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Berkhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Berkhedi village had a total population of 250 people, including 137 males and 113 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 825 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.05%, with male literacy at 78.69% and female literacy at 58.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100.

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

Nearby Villages of Berkhedi

Berkhedi 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 Berkhedi

Berkhedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chulheta, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Berkhedi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Berkhedi is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Berkhedi

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

Health Facilities in Berkhedi

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

FAQs about Berkhedi