Khiroda - Satwas, Dewas

Khiroda is a village situated in the Satwas tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satwas and around 107 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Khiroda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khiroda is 473842. The village covers a total geographical area of 590.65 hectares and falls under the 455459 pincode. Satwas is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Khiroda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dewas Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Khiroda

As per Census 2011, Khiroda village has a total population of 887 people, consisting of 459 males and 428 females. The village has 188 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 425 literate and 462 illiterate residents. Additionally, 56 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 357 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population887459428
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1256956
Scheduled Castes (SC)562927
Scheduled Tribes (ST)357176181
Literate Population425272153
Illiterate Population462187275

Nearby Villages of Khiroda

Khiroda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MalagaonSouth-East2.08 km
PangriNorth2.32 km
SikandarkhediWest2.51 km
BorkhediSouth-West2.78 km
GardijhabriyaNorth-East3.07 km
Jinwani (malagaon)South-East3.12 km
ChichliNorth-East4.05 km
MasuriyaEast4.17 km
KherkhedaEast4.75 km
BadkankhariWest4.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khiroda

Khiroda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhiringi, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satwas to Khiroda is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Khiroda is about 107 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 Khiroda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khiroda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khiroda

Where is Khiroda located?

Khiroda village is located in Satwas Tehsil, Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khiroda?

Khiroda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khiroda?

The pincode of Khiroda is 455459.

What is the population of Khiroda?

Khiroda has a total population of 887, including 459 males and 428 females.

How many households are there in Khiroda?

There are 188 households in Khiroda.

What is the literacy rate in Khiroda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khiroda is 47.91%. Male literacy is 59.26% and female literacy is 35.75%.