Khandigara - Badnawar, Dhar

Khandigara is a village situated in the Badnawar tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnawar and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Khandigra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khandigara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandigara is 474495. The village covers a total geographical area of 646.54 hectares and falls under the 454665 pincode. Badnawar is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Khandigara

As per Census 2011, Khandigara village has a total population of 1,196 people, consisting of 609 males and 587 females. The village has 242 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 180 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 697 literate and 499 illiterate residents. Additionally, 231 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 214 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,196609587
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1809585
Scheduled Castes (SC)231118113
Scheduled Tribes (ST)21411797
Literate Population697423274
Illiterate Population499186313

Nearby Villages of Khandigara

Khandigara 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)
BhoindaNorth-West1.89 km
SanoliSouth-East2.79 km
MausarNorth-West2.97 km
KanvanNorth-East3.14 km
KhajuriyaSouth3.15 km
GolawadaEast3.41 km
DattigaraSouth-West3.73 km
OsarWest4.06 km
Makka KhediNorth-West4.67 km
Rangara KhediSouth-East5.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khandigara

Khandigara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Runija, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badnawar to Khandigara is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Khandigara is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandigara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khandigara

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

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

FAQs about Khandigara

Where is Khandigara located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Khandigara?

The Gram Panchayat of Khandigara is Khandigra.

What is the pincode of Khandigara?

The pincode of Khandigara is 454665.

What is the population of Khandigara?

Khandigara has a total population of 1,196, including 609 males and 587 females.

How many households are there in Khandigara?

There are 242 households in Khandigara.

What is the literacy rate in Khandigara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khandigara is 58.28%. Male literacy is 69.46% and female literacy is 46.68%.