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

As per Census 2011, Berkhedi village has a total population of 250 people, consisting of 137 males and 113 females. The village has 48 households and a sex ratio of 824 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 152 literate and 98 illiterate residents. Additionally, 100 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population250137113
Child Population (0–6 yrs)331518
Scheduled Castes (SC)1005248
Literate Population1529656
Illiterate Population984157

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AurangpurSouth1.09 km
BhirgawaliNorth-West1.38 km
DevipurEast1.74 km
DhimrroliWest1.87 km
NarodaNorth-West2.37 km
BarodiyaSouth2.69 km
Jafrabad PipariyaSouth-West2.74 km
Badher MafiNorth-East2.74 km
KishnodaNorth3.06 km
BawliSouth-East3.50 km

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.

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

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

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:

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

FAQs about Berkhedi

Where is Berkhedi located?

Berkhedi village is located in Basoda Tehsil, Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Berkhedi?

The Gram Panchayat of Berkhedi is Nibodiya.

What is the pincode of Berkhedi?

The pincode of Berkhedi is 464221.

What is the population of Berkhedi?

Berkhedi has a total population of 250, including 137 males and 113 females.

How many households are there in Berkhedi?

There are 48 households in Berkhedi.

What is the literacy rate in Berkhedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Berkhedi is 60.80%. Male literacy is 70.07% and female literacy is 49.56%.