Berkhedi (Kirar) - Shamshabad, Vidisha

Berkhedi (Kirar) is a village situated in the Shamshabad tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shamshabad and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Berkhadikirar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Berkhedi (Kirar) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Berkhedi (Kirar) is 481555. The village covers a total geographical area of 285.41 hectares and falls under the 464111 pincode. Shamshabad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Berkhedi (Kirar) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Berkhedi (Kirar)

As per Census 2011, Berkhedi (Kirar) village has a total population of 806 people, consisting of 401 males and 405 females. The village has 160 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 155 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 361 literate and 445 illiterate residents. Additionally, 195 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Berkhedi (Kirar)

Berkhedi (Kirar) 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 (Kirar)

Berkhedi (Kirar) is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pabai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shamshabad to Berkhedi (Kirar) is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Berkhedi (Kirar) is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Berkhedi (Kirar)

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

Health Facilities in Berkhedi (Kirar)

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 (Kirar) village are given below:

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