Kharaba - Chandla, Chhatarpur

Kharaba is a village situated in the Chandla tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandla and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Hatohan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharaba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharaba is 457629. The village covers a total geographical area of 370.94 hectares and falls under the 471525 pincode. Chandla is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kharaba

According to the 2011 Census, Kharaba village had a total population of 851 people, including 456 males and 395 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 866 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.94%, with male literacy at 59.25% and female literacy at 43.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 347.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharaba

Kharaba 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 Kharaba

Kharaba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Singhpur Dumra, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandla to Kharaba is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Kharaba is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharaba

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

Health Facilities in Kharaba

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

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