Khanchari - Tamia, Chhindwara

Khanchari is a village situated in the Tamia tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamia and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Jhirpa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khanchari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanchari is 493678. The village covers a total geographical area of 301.22 hectares and falls under the 480559 pincode. Pipariya is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Khanchari

As per Census 2011, Khanchari village has a total population of 687 people, consisting of 359 males and 328 females. The village has 162 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 389 literate and 298 illiterate residents. Additionally, 111 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 200 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khanchari

Khanchari 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 Khanchari

Khanchari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bankhedi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipariya to Khanchari is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Khanchari is about 108 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 Khanchari

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

Health Facilities in Khanchari

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

FAQs about Khanchari