Khamhiya Village - Saragaon, Janjgir-Champa

Khamhiya is a village situated in the Saragaon tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Champa and around 30 km from Janjgir. Khamhia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khamhiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamhiya is 436834. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.16 hectares and falls under the 495687 pincode. Baradwar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Khamhiya

As per Census 2011, Khamhiya village has a total population of 952 people, consisting of 489 males and 463 females. The village has 200 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 605 literate and 347 illiterate residents. Additionally, 171 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 32 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khamhiya are given below:

Nearby Villages of Khamhiya

Khamhiya 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 Khamhiya

Khamhiya 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 Baradwar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baradwar to Khamhiya is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Khamhiya is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khamhiya

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

Health Facilities in Khamhiya

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

FAQs about Khamhiya