Khakron - Chanderi, Ashoknagar

Khakron is a village situated in the Chanderi tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chanderi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Khagal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khakron village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khakron is 500222. The village covers a total geographical area of 322.42 hectares and falls under the 473446 pincode. Chanderi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Khakron

As per Census 2011, Khakron village has a total population of 694 people, consisting of 394 males and 300 females. The village has 135 households and a sex ratio of 761 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 201 literate and 493 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 186 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khakron

Khakron 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 Khakron

Khakron is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jakhalaun, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 134.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chanderi to Khakron is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Khakron is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khakron

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

Health Facilities in Khakron

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

FAQs about Khakron