Derkhi - Basoda, Vidisha

Derkhi is a village situated in the Basoda tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basoda and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Derkhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Derkhi is 481275. The village covers a total geographical area of 560 hectares and falls under the 464220 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Derkhi

According to the 2011 Census, Derkhi village had a total population of 928 people, including 483 males and 445 females, living in 189 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.14%, with male literacy at 77.50% and female literacy at 60.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 245, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Derkhi

Derkhi 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 Derkhi

Derkhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pabai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Derkhi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Derkhi is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Derkhi

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

Health Facilities in Derkhi

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

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