Khurd - Lahar, Bhind

Khurd is a village situated in the Lahar tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahar and around 107 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Kurthar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khurd is 453655. The village covers a total geographical area of 223.79 hectares and falls under the 477445 pincode. Alampur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Khurd

According to the 2011 Census, Khurd village had a total population of 792 people, including 457 males and 335 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 733 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.81%, with male literacy at 83.29% and female literacy at 60.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 212.

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

Nearby Villages of Khurd

Khurd 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 Khurd

Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Erich Road, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alampur to Khurd is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Khurd is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khurd

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

Health Facilities in Khurd

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

FAQs about Khurd