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

As per Census 2011, Chhotikhargaon village has a total population of 1,543 people, consisting of 771 males and 772 females. The village has 280 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 252 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 753 literate and 790 illiterate residents. Additionally, 195 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 707 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,543771772
Child Population (0–6 yrs)252122130
Scheduled Castes (SC)19510491
Scheduled Tribes (ST)707350357
Literate Population753467286
Illiterate Population790304486

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RojhaniSouth-West2.20 km
MoyadaWest2.22 km
JalgaonNorth-West2.66 km
WaswiEast3.63 km
Julwaniya RoadSouth-East3.80 km
KusmariNorth-East4.35 km
SalkhedaWest5.01 km
MorgunNorth-West5.10 km
Pipri BuzurgNorth5.18 km
AtarsanbhaWest5.19 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chhotikhargaon

Where is Chhotikhargaon located?

Chhotikhargaon village is located in Rajpur Tehsil, Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chhotikhargaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Chhotikhargaon is Chhoti Khargone.

What is the pincode of Chhotikhargaon?

The pincode of Chhotikhargaon is 451221.

What is the population of Chhotikhargaon?

Chhotikhargaon has a total population of 1,543, including 771 males and 772 females.

How many households are there in Chhotikhargaon?

There are 280 households in Chhotikhargaon.

What is the literacy rate in Chhotikhargaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chhotikhargaon is 48.80%. Male literacy is 60.57% and female literacy is 37.05%.