Chhotikhargaon - Rajpur, Barwani

Chhotikhargaon is a village situated in the Rajpur tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Chhoti Khargone serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhotikhargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhotikhargaon is 478360. The village covers a total geographical area of 344.9 hectares and falls under the 451221 pincode. Rajpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Chhotikhargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Chhotikhargaon village had a total population of 1,543 people, including 771 males and 772 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.33%, with male literacy at 71.96% and female literacy at 44.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 195, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 707.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhotikhargaon

Chhotikhargaon 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 Chhotikhargaon

Public transport in the Chhotikhargaon is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sindkheda, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajpur to Chhotikhargaon is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Chhotikhargaon is about 45 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 Chhotikhargaon

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

Health Facilities in Chhotikhargaon

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

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