★ Revenue village · Doraha tehsil · Sehore ★

Van kheda

बनखेडा
Doraha tehsil
Pincode 466651
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Van kheda is a revenue village in Doraha tehsil, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. It had a population of 1,193 in 298 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

1,193 souls. 298 homes.

Doraha tehsil, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh.

1,193
Population
298
Households
75.3%
Literacy
906
Sex ratio
LGD 482757Source: Census 2011 + LGD
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  • Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole)₹8,981Ashta APMC · 28 Oct 2026
  • Carrot₹2,600Sehore(F&V) APMC · 28 Oct 2026
  • Ginger(Green)₹9,000Sehore(F&V) APMC · 28 Oct 2026
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Van kheda is a village in Doraha tehsil, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. At the 2011 Census it had 1,193 people in 298 households, with a literacy rate of 75.3%. It is administered by the Van Kheda gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 466651.

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LGD village code482757
Census 2011 code482757
Gram panchayatVan Kheda · LGD 149464
Pincode466651
TehsilDoraha · LGD 7422
DistrictSehore
Male / Female626 / 567 · Census 2011
Lok SabhaBhopal · Alok Sharma (BJP)
AssemblySehore · Sudesh Rai (BJP)

Gram panchayat

Van kheda is in the Van Kheda (वनखेडा) gram panchayat.

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Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.

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Census 2011 · in context

How Van kheda compares

By population, Van kheda ranks #13 of 57 inhabited villages in Doraha tehsil.

Literacy rate%
75.3%
+6.6% vs Doraha tehsil average
Van kheda
75.3%
Doraha tehsil
68.8%
Sehore district
67.3%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
906
+16 vs Doraha tehsil average
Van kheda
906
Doraha tehsil
890
Sehore district
916
Household sizepeople per home
4.0
−1.1 vs Doraha tehsil average
Van kheda
4.0
Doraha tehsil
5.1
Sehore district
5.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.

What Van kheda had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Available · 4 in the village
  • Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
  • Treated tap water Not available
  • All-weather road Available
  • Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Power for homes Available
  • Commercial bank Not available · nearest within 5 km
  • Mobile phone coverage Available

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Van kheda at a glance

Van kheda is a village of 1,193 people in 298 households (Census 2011) in Doraha tehsil, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh, the 13th of 57 inhabited villages in Doraha tehsil by population. Literacy is 75.3%, 6.6 points above the tehsil figure of 68.8%, and the sex ratio is 906 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 466651; the LGD village code is 482757.

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Key facts — Van kheda

LGD village code482757
Pincode466651
Population (Census 2011)1,193
Households298
Literacy75.3%
Sex ratio906 ♀/1000♂
Block / TehsilDoraha
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Demographics — Census 2011

Population, education & work

India's last full Census was in 2011; these are its village-level counts (Primary Census Abstract). VoiceOfVillage shows official figures only — no projections.
Population
Population
1,193Census 2011
Male / female
626 / 567
Households
298
People per home
4.0
Education
Literacy rate
75.3%literates ÷ people aged 7+

Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.

Approximate location

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Van kheda · 23.3960° N, 77.0660° E

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Electoral profile

Lok SabhaBhopal · Alok Sharma (BJP), elected 2024
AssemblySehore · Sudesh Rai (BJP), MLA since 2023

Estimated: 100% of the 86 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Madhya Pradesh Assembly 2023 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).

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Essential services & places near Van kheda

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Banks, ATMs & post offices346 in Sehore district

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Hospitals & clinics85 in Sehore district

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Schools & anganwadis2 in Sehore district

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Colleges & universities7 in Sehore district

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Police & fire stations1 in Sehore district

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Revenue & panchayat offices2 in Sehore district

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Government offices3 in Sehore district

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Temples11 in Sehore district

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Other places of worship2 in Sehore district

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Transport42 in Sehore district

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Agriculture services8 in Sehore district

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Community places5 in Sehore district

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FAQ

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  1. Where is Van kheda located?

    Van kheda is a village in Doraha tehsil of Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

  2. Which district is Van kheda in?

    Van kheda is in Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Van kheda belong to?

    Van kheda comes under the Van Kheda gram panchayat.

  4. How is Van kheda written in the local script?

    Van kheda is written बनखेडा.

  5. What is the pincode of Van kheda?

    The pincode of Van kheda, Doraha, Sehore is 466651.

  6. What is the population of Van kheda?

    As per the 2011 Census, Van kheda had a population of 1,193 (626 males and 567 females).

  7. How many households are there in Van kheda?

    Van kheda had 298 households at the 2011 Census.

  8. What is the literacy rate of Van kheda?

    The literacy rate of Van kheda was 75.3% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  9. What is the sex ratio of Van kheda?

    Van kheda had 906 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  10. Which Lok Sabha constituency is Van kheda in?

    Van kheda is in the Bhopal Lok Sabha constituency.

  11. Who is the MP for Van kheda?

    Alok Sharma (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Bhopal Lok Sabha seat, which includes Van kheda, in 2024.

  12. Which assembly constituency is Van kheda in?

    Van kheda is in the Sehore assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.

  13. Who is the MLA for Van kheda?

    Sudesh Rai (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Sehore assembly seat, which includes Van kheda, in 2023.

  14. What is the LGD code of Van kheda?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Van kheda is 482757 and its Census 2011 village code is 482757.

  15. Which villages are near Van kheda?

    Villages near Van kheda include Gulkhedi (within ~8 km), Munjkheda (within ~8 km), Raipur (within ~8 km), Panbihar (within ~8 km), Jajankhedi (within ~8 km).

Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.

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  • Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
  • Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
  • Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
  • Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
  • Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
  • Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
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Climate & El Niño

Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory

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Long-term district average for October: 33.5 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)

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Mandi prices · Sehore

Latest reports from markets in Sehore district, within the last 14 days.

Latest reports up to 28 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) · GramBherunda (Nasrullaganj) APMC6,3506,7516,75128 Oct 2026
Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) · Chana KabuliAshta APMC8,9818,9818,98128 Oct 2026
Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) · GramAshta APMC7,1507,1507,15028 Oct 2026
Carrot · CarrotSehore(F&V) APMC2,2003,0002,60028 Oct 2026
Ginger(Green) · Green GingerSehore(F&V) APMC6,00010,0009,00028 Oct 2026
Lentil(Masur)(Whole) · Masur DalAshta APMC6,2016,3546,35428 Oct 2026
Maize · LocalAshta APMC2,4502,6752,67528 Oct 2026
Maize · LocalBherunda (Nasrullaganj) APMC2,3502,6752,62528 Oct 2026

Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →

These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Van kheda's shops.

Nearby villages
Gulkhediwithin ~8 km
Munjkhedawithin ~8 km
Raipurwithin ~8 km
Panbiharwithin ~8 km
Jajankhediwithin ~8 km
Mittukhediwithin ~8 km

Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).

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Schemes worth checking

  • PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

    Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.

  • Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.

  • PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.

  • Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority

    Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.

  • National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution

    Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.

  • National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.

  • PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment

    Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.

  • Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.

  • Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).

  • Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.

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