Khapa Khurd - Tamia, Chhindwara

Khapa Khurd is a village situated in the Tamia tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamia and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Khapakhurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khapa Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khapa Khurd is 493753. The village covers a total geographical area of 678.38 hectares and falls under the 480559 pincode. Dongar Parasia is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Khapa 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 Junnardeo Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chhindwara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khapa Khurd

As per Census 2011, Khapa Khurd village has a total population of 342 people, consisting of 167 males and 175 females. The village has 74 households and a sex ratio of 1,047 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 193 literate and 149 illiterate residents. Additionally, 299 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khapa Khurd

Khapa 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 Khapa Khurd

Khapa Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Iklehra, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongar Parasia to Khapa Khurd is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Khapa Khurd is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khapa Khurd

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

Health Facilities in Khapa 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 Khapa Khurd village are given below:

FAQs about Khapa Khurd