Khamharia - Patan, Durg

Khamharia is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Khamriya (a) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khamharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamharia is 442646. The village covers a total geographical area of 553.73 hectares and falls under the 491111 pincode. Patan is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Khamharia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Patan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Durg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khamharia

According to the 2011 Census, Khamharia village had a total population of 1,467 people, including 710 males and 757 females, living in 305 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.03%, with male literacy at 82.70% and female literacy at 56.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 460, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

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

Nearby Villages of Khamharia

Khamharia 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 Khamharia

Khamharia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhilai Cabin, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patan to Khamharia is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Khamharia 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 Khamharia

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

Health Facilities in Khamharia

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

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