Khampura - Lal Bahadur Nagar, Rajnandgaon

Khampura is a village situated in the Lal Bahadur Nagar tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Dongargarh and around 50 km from Rajnandgaon. Piparkharkala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khampura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khampura is 440622. The village covers a total geographical area of 580.25 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Khampura

According to the 2011 Census, Khampura village had a total population of 557 people, including 272 males and 285 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.79%, with male literacy at 80.33% and female literacy at 69.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 71, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 184.

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

Nearby Villages of Khampura

Khampura 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 Khampura

Khampura 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 Bortalao, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Khampura is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Khampura is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khampura

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

Health Facilities in Khampura

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

FAQs about Khampura