Khawa - Tosham, Bhiwani
Khawa is a village situated in the Tosham tehsil of Bhiwani district, Haryana. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tosham and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Bhiwani. Khawa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khawa is 061244. The village covers a total geographical area of 766 hectares and falls under the 127043 pincode. Tosham is the nearest town.
Khawa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tosham Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhiwani-Mahendragarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Khawa
According to the 2011 Census, Khawa village had a total population of 1,450 people, including 774 males and 676 females, living in 295 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.54%, with male literacy at 80.98% and female literacy at 54.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 456.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,450 | 774 | 676 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 223 | 122 | 101 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 456 | 232 | 224 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 841 | 528 | 313 |
| Illiterate Population | 609 | 246 | 363 |
Nearby Villages of Khawa
Khawa is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Khawa
Khawa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Bhiwani to Khawa is about 44 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 Khawa
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khawa village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Khawa
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khawa village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Khawa
Where is Khawa located?
Khawa village is located in Tosham Tehsil, Bhiwani district, Haryana, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Khawa?
Khawa is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Khawa?
The pincode of Khawa is 127043.
What is the population of Khawa?
Khawa had a total population of 1,450, including 774 males and 676 females.
How many households are there in Khawa?
Khawa had 295 households.
What is the literacy rate in Khawa?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khawa was 68.54%. Male literacy was 80.98% and female literacy was 54.43%.