Kharpadi - Sonkatch, Dewas

Kharpadi is a village situated in the Sonkatch tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonkatch and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Dhaturiaram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharpadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharpadi is 473416. The village covers a total geographical area of 267.72 hectares and falls under the 455118 pincode. Sonkatch is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kharpadi

According to the 2011 Census, Kharpadi village had a total population of 590 people, including 304 males and 286 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.84%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 51.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 106.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharpadi

Kharpadi 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 Kharpadi

Kharpadi 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 Dewas, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonkatch to Kharpadi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Kharpadi is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharpadi

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

Health Facilities in Kharpadi

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

FAQs about Kharpadi