Khamariya - Lalbarra, Balaghat

Khamariya is a village situated in the Lalbarra tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalbarra and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Khamariya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamariya is 497627. The village covers a total geographical area of 589.15 hectares and falls under the 481331 pincode. Waraseoni is the nearest town, located about 11 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 Balaghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Khamariya

According to the 2011 Census, Khamariya village had a total population of 2,005 people, including 972 males and 1,033 females, living in 493 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.76%, with male literacy at 88.00% and female literacy at 70.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 155, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 310.

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 Population2,0059721,033
Child Population (0–6 yrs)244122122
Scheduled Castes (SC)1557382
Scheduled Tribes (ST)310147163
Literate Population1,387748639
Illiterate Population618224394

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PandewadaNorth2.00 km
KosmiEast2.28 km
RategaonSouth-East2.65 km
PalakamthiNorth2.85 km
NayatolaSouth-West2.94 km
KamthiWest3.08 km
DharpiwadaNorth-East3.14 km
NiljiEast4.09 km
PathriSouth-East4.16 km
BadgaonWest4.24 km

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 Magardharra Ph, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Waraseoni to Khamariya is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Khamariya is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Khamariya

Where is Khamariya located?

Khamariya village is located in Lalbarra Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khamariya?

Khamariya is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khamariya?

The pincode of Khamariya is 481331.

What is the population of Khamariya?

Khamariya had a total population of 2,005, including 972 males and 1,033 females.

How many households are there in Khamariya?

Khamariya had 493 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khamariya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khamariya was 78.76%. Male literacy was 88.00% and female literacy was 70.14%.