Khamtara - Harrai, Chhindwara

Khamtara is a village situated in the Harrai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 56 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harrai and around 101 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Khamtara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamtara is 494202. The village covers a total geographical area of 1137.73 hectares and falls under the 480224 pincode. Harrai is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Khamtara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Khamtara

As per Census 2011, Khamtara village has a total population of 848 people, consisting of 435 males and 413 females. The village has 173 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 136 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 340 literate and 508 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 830 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khamtara

Khamtara 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 Khamtara

Khamtara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ghatpindrai, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harrai to Khamtara is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Khamtara is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khamtara

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

Health Facilities in Khamtara

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

FAQs about Khamtara