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)

According to the 2011 Census, Berkhedi (Kirar) village had a total population of 806 people, including 401 males and 405 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.45%, with male literacy at 64.90% and female literacy at 45.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 195.

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

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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