Khamhan Village - Pithora, Mahasamund

Khamhan is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 62 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 116 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Pathrala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khamhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamhan is 446400. The village covers a total geographical area of 208.57 hectares and falls under the 493555 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

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

Population of Khamhan

As per Census 2011, Khamhan village has a total population of 505 people, consisting of 259 males and 246 females. The village has 118 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 197 literate and 308 illiterate residents. Additionally, 38 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 288 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khamhan

Khamhan 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 Khamhan

Khamhan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Khamhan is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Khamhan is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khamhan

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

Health Facilities in Khamhan

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

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