Khurd Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Khurd village has a total population of 792 people, consisting of 457 males and 335 females. The village has 146 households and a sex ratio of 733 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 510 literate and 282 illiterate residents. Additionally, 212 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 792 457 335
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 101 56 45
Scheduled Castes (SC) 212 125 87
Literate Population 510 334 176
Illiterate Population 282 123 159

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
Bisae PuraNorth-West2.28 km
UdiWest2.56 km
KurtharNorth2.68 km
RatanpuraEast2.81 km
KhujaSouth-East2.99 km
BelmaNorth-East3.25 km
RakhraSouth-West3.34 km
SohanSouth3.45 km
SimariyaNorth-West4.11 km
JauriNorth-West4.36 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station Yes Available within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Khurd

Where is Khurd located?

Khurd village is located in Lahar Tehsil, Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khurd?

The Gram Panchayat of Khurd is Kurthar.

What is the pincode of Khurd?

The pincode of Khurd is 477445.

What is the population of Khurd?

Khurd has a total population of 792, including 457 males and 335 females.

How many households are there in Khurd?

There are 146 households in Khurd.

What is the literacy rate in Khurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khurd is 64.39%. Male literacy is 73.09% and female literacy is 52.54%.