Where is Merkheda village located?
Merkheda is in Badod Sub-district of Shajapur district in Madhya Pradesh, India.
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Merkheda Village
Merkheda is an inhabited village in Badod Sub-district of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 472489, the Census 2011 record lists 586 people in 111 households and the reported area is 250.8 hectares. The local references include Badod CD Block and the nearest town reference is Badod at about 25 km.
Village Code472489
Population586
Households111
Area250.8 hectares
Nearest TownBadod
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Merkheda
- Census Village Code
- 472489
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- State Census Code
- 23
- District
- Shajapur
- District Census Code
- 436
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Badod
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03517
- CD Block
- Badod
- Households
- 111
- Population
- 586
- Male Population
- 304
- Female Population
- 282
- Sex Ratio
- 927.63
- Area
- 250.8 hectares
- Area
- 2.51 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Badod
- Nearest Town Distance
- 25 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Merkheda at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 586 people, 250.8 hectares of reported area and Badod as the nearest town reference for Merkheda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Merkheda falls under Badod Sub-district in Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 472489.
- The record lists 586 people living in 111 households.
- The reported village area is 250.8 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Badod.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density233.65 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.28 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share25.43%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share65.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Merkheda in the official administrative record. Census village code 472489 and Badod CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 23
- District Census Code
- 436
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03517
- Village Census Code
- 472489
- CD Block Code
- 0111
- CD Block Name
- Badod
Location and Distance
Badod is the nearest town listed for Merkheda, about 25 km away. Shajapur is listed as the district headquarters at about 100 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Badod
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 25 km
- District Headquarter
- Shajapur
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 100 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Badod
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 25 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Madhya Pradesh
- Nearest Town
- Badod
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 25 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 250.8 hectares
- Area
- 2.51 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 586 people in 111 households, with 304 male residents and 282 female residents. The average household size is 5.28, and SC share is 25.43% and ST share is 0% for Merkheda. Population density works out to about 233.65 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 111
- Total Population
- 586
- Male Population
- 304
- Female Population
- 282
- Sex Ratio
- 927.63
- Average Household Size
- 5.28
- SC Population
- 149
- SC Male Population
- 78
- SC Female Population
- 71
- SC Population Share
- 25.43
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Merkheda list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Merkheda include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 128.95 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Merkheda include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Merkheda include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Merkheda is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 9 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Merkheda show that reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 196.55 hectares and irrigated land is 128.95 hectares (65.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Soyabean
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Chana
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 27.23
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 19.57 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 7.45 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 196.55
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 67.6 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 128.95
Other Available Details
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- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Merkheda village in?
Merkheda village is in Shajapur district.
Which state is Merkheda village in?
Merkheda village is in Madhya Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Merkheda under?
Merkheda comes under Badod Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Merkheda?
The Census village code of Merkheda is 472489.
What is the population of Merkheda village?
The village record lists 586 people and 111 households for Merkheda.
How many households are in Merkheda village?
The village record lists 111 households for Merkheda.
What is the male and female population of Merkheda?
The record lists 304 male residents and 282 female residents for Merkheda.
What is the sex ratio of Merkheda village?
The sex ratio of Merkheda is 927.63 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Merkheda village?
The reported geographical area of Merkheda is 250.8 hectares.
What is the population density of Merkheda village?
The approximate population density of Merkheda is 233.65 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Merkheda?
The nearest town listed for Merkheda is Badod, about 25 km away.
How far is Merkheda from the district headquarters?
Merkheda is about 100 km from Shajapur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Merkheda from the sub-district headquarters?
Merkheda is about 25 km from Badod, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Merkheda?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Merkheda.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Merkheda?
For Merkheda, reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 196.55 hectares and irrigated land is 128.95 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Merkheda.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Merkheda.