Chho Khurd - Badnawar, Dhar

Chho Khurd is a village situated in the Badnawar tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnawar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Chhokhurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chho Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chho Khurd is 474504. The village covers a total geographical area of 430.16 hectares and falls under the 454665 pincode. Badnawar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Chho Khurd

As per Census 2011, Chho Khurd village has a total population of 833 people, consisting of 438 males and 395 females. The village has 177 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 493 literate and 340 illiterate residents. Additionally, 239 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 338 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population833438395
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1176453
Scheduled Castes (SC)239126113
Scheduled Tribes (ST)338176162
Literate Population493309184
Illiterate Population340129211

Nearby Villages of Chho Khurd

Chho 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Chho KalanWest2.04 km
RitodiSouth-West2.17 km
ChhangaraSouth2.70 km
KanwasaEast2.93 km
Kathodiya BadaNorth3.08 km
Bukdawada KhediNorth3.34 km
SemaliyaWest3.61 km
DudhwalSouth-East3.76 km
BulgaraNorth-East4.04 km
BoraliNorth-West4.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chho Khurd

Chho 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 Runija, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.5 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 Badnawar to Chho Khurd is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Chho Khurd is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chho Khurd

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Chho 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 Chho Khurd village are given below:

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

FAQs about Chho Khurd

Where is Chho Khurd located?

Chho Khurd village is located in Badnawar Tehsil, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chho Khurd?

The Gram Panchayat of Chho Khurd is Chhokhurd.

What is the pincode of Chho Khurd?

The pincode of Chho Khurd is 454665.

What is the population of Chho Khurd?

Chho Khurd has a total population of 833, including 438 males and 395 females.

How many households are there in Chho Khurd?

There are 177 households in Chho Khurd.

What is the literacy rate in Chho Khurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chho Khurd is 59.18%. Male literacy is 70.55% and female literacy is 46.58%.