Grahini - Basoda, Vidisha

Grahini 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 45 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Aagasod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Grahini village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Grahini is 481172. The village covers a total geographical area of 519 hectares and falls under the 464221 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Grahini 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 Grahini

According to the 2011 Census, Grahini village had a total population of 898 people, including 479 males and 419 females, living in 237 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.47%, with male literacy at 85.68% and female literacy at 57.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 266, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Grahini

Grahini 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 Grahini

Grahini is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rao Khedi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Grahini is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Grahini is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Grahini

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

Health Facilities in Grahini

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

FAQs about Grahini