Kharwa - Kukshi, Dhar

Kharwa is a village situated in the Kukshi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kukshi and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Karkada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharwa is 475395. The village covers a total geographical area of 1157.32 hectares and falls under the 454221 pincode. Kukshi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kharwa

According to the 2011 Census, Kharwa village had a total population of 1,429 people, including 689 males and 740 females, living in 245 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.59%, with male literacy at 51.82% and female literacy at 45.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,416.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharwa

Kharwa 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 Kharwa

Kharwa 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 Nahargarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kukshi to Kharwa is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Kharwa is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharwa

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

Health Facilities in Kharwa

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

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