Handia

Handia is a village located in Handiya tehsil of Harda district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 20km away from district headquarter Handiya. Handiya is the sub-district headquarter of Handia village. As per 2009 stats, Handia village is also a gram panchayat.

Handia has its own place in the vibrant Harda region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Handia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Handia is 486852. The village spans a total geographical area of 993.42 hectares. Harda is nearest town to Handia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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Population of Handia

Below is a concise population overview of Handia as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 4,221 2,196 2,025
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 593 313 280
Scheduled Castes (SC) 582 301 281
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 461 240 221
Literate Population 2,837 1,627 1,210
Illiterate Population 1,384 569 815

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Handia village:

  • The total population of Handia village is around 4,221, including approximately 2,196 males and 2,025 females, with a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 593 children aged 0–6 years in Handia village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Handia village has 582 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 461 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Handia village is about 67.21%, with male literacy at 74.09% and female literacy at 59.75%.
  • There are around 915 households in Handia village.

Connectivity of Handia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Handia. As per the 2011 stats, Handia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Handia

Knowing the nearby villages of Handia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Handia.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Handia

Where is Handia located?
Handia village is situated in Handiya Tehsil, within the Harda district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Handia?
Handia serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Handia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Handia is 4,221, with 2,196 males and 2,025 females.
How many households are there in Handia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Handia village has a total of 915 households.
What is the literacy rate in Handia as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Handia is 67.21%. The male literacy rate is 74.09%, while the female literacy rate is 59.75%.