Khedigaon - Pithora, Mahasamund

Khedigaon is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Khedigaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khedigaon is 446330. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.21 hectares and falls under the 493449 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Khedigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Khedigaon village had a total population of 819 people, including 385 males and 434 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 1,127 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.65%, with male literacy at 83.97% and female literacy at 54.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 351.

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

Nearby Villages of Khedigaon

Khedigaon 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 Khedigaon

Khedigaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Khedigaon is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Khedigaon is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khedigaon

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

Health Facilities in Khedigaon

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

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