Kharda - Khategaon, Dewas

Kharda is a village situated in the Khategaon tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khategaon and around 139 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Kharda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharda is 474271. The village covers a total geographical area of 805.34 hectares and falls under the 455115 pincode. Khategaon is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kharda

According to the 2011 Census, Kharda village had a total population of 1,763 people, including 936 males and 827 females, living in 366 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.41%, with male literacy at 81.23% and female literacy at 57.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 303, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 121.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharda

Kharda 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 Kharda

Kharda 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 Charkhera, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khategaon to Kharda is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Kharda is about 139 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharda

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

Health Facilities in Kharda

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

FAQs about Kharda