Khamariya - Katangi, Balaghat

Khamariya is a village situated in the Katangi tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katangi and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Khamariya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamariya is 497267. The village covers a total geographical area of 369 hectares and falls under the 481445 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Khamariya

According to the 2011 Census, Khamariya village had a total population of 2,204 people, including 1,109 males and 1,095 females, living in 475 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.36%, with male literacy at 85.88% and female literacy at 70.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 237, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 365.

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

Nearby Villages of Khamariya

Khamariya 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 Khamariya

Khamariya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tirodi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Khamariya is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Khamariya 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 Khamariya

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

Health Facilities in Khamariya

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

FAQs about Khamariya