Hiwarkhed - Prabhatpttan, Betul

Hiwarkhed is a village situated in the Prabhatpttan tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from Multai and around 78 km from Betul. Hiwarkheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hiwarkhed village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hiwarkhed is 486244. The village covers a total geographical area of 747.64 hectares and falls under the 460668 pincode. Multai is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Hiwarkhed

As per Census 2011, Hiwarkhed village has a total population of 3,507 people, consisting of 1,795 males and 1,712 females. The village has 768 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 389 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,409 literate and 1,098 illiterate residents. Additionally, 370 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 195 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hiwarkhed

Hiwarkhed 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 Hiwarkhed

Hiwarkhed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Benoda, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Multai to Hiwarkhed is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Hiwarkhed is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hiwarkhed

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

Health Facilities in Hiwarkhed

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

FAQs about Hiwarkhed