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

As per Census 2011, Derkhi village has a total population of 928 people, consisting of 483 males and 445 females. The village has 189 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 540 literate and 388 illiterate residents. Additionally, 245 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 39 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population928483445
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1478364
Scheduled Castes (SC)245131114
Scheduled Tribes (ST)392217
Literate Population540310230
Illiterate Population388173215

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PawaiWest1.62 km
SonthiyaSouth-East1.79 km
FaridpurNorth2.18 km
Ratan KhediEast2.80 km
MagraiSouth-West2.92 km
GadaylaSouth-East3.73 km
GajnaiNorth-East3.74 km
Madhiya DakhliNorth-East3.88 km
Chak Madhopur KalanNorth3.94 km
BhairogarhSouth-West4.00 km

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.

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

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

FAQs about Derkhi

Where is Derkhi located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Derkhi?

Derkhi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Derkhi?

The pincode of Derkhi is 464220.

What is the population of Derkhi?

Derkhi has a total population of 928, including 483 males and 445 females.

How many households are there in Derkhi?

There are 189 households in Derkhi.

What is the literacy rate in Derkhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Derkhi is 58.19%. Male literacy is 64.18% and female literacy is 51.69%.