Kharpadi Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Kharpadi village has a total population of 590 people, consisting of 304 males and 286 females. The village has 123 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 347 literate and 243 illiterate residents. Additionally, 106 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 590 304 286
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 63 39 24
Scheduled Castes (SC) 106 45 61
Literate Population 347 212 135
Illiterate Population 243 92 151

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
MawadaNorth-East1.78 km
BisakhediNorth-West1.99 km
ManasaNorth2.03 km
DhaturiaramSouth-East2.06 km
KumariyaraoSouth2.51 km
DhablajagirWest2.74 km
DhaturiyaraoSouth-East3.40 km
JalodiaWest3.45 km
EnabadNorth3.75 km
LondiajagirNorth-East3.95 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No -

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kharpadi

Where is Kharpadi located?

Kharpadi village is located in Sonkatch Tehsil, Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kharpadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Kharpadi is Dhaturiaram.

What is the pincode of Kharpadi?

The pincode of Kharpadi is 455118.

What is the population of Kharpadi?

Kharpadi has a total population of 590, including 304 males and 286 females.

How many households are there in Kharpadi?

There are 123 households in Kharpadi.

What is the literacy rate in Kharpadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kharpadi is 58.81%. Male literacy is 69.74% and female literacy is 47.20%.