Khapa - Athner, Betul

Khapa is a village situated in the Athner tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Athner and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Yenkheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khapa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khapa is 485478. The village covers a total geographical area of 1173.34 hectares and falls under the 460110 pincode. Athner is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Khapa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Betul Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Khapa

According to the 2011 Census, Khapa village had a total population of 1,012 people, including 521 males and 491 females, living in 209 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.36%, with male literacy at 79.65% and female literacy at 62.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 104.

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

Nearby Villages of Khapa

Khapa 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 Khapa

Khapa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hiwarkheda, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athner to Khapa is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Khapa is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khapa

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

Health Facilities in Khapa

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

FAQs about Khapa