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.
Here you can discover what makes Handia unique in its vibrant Handiya-Harda region. You’ll see Handia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
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.
Google Map of Handia
Population of Handia
According to the 2011 Census, Handia has a total population of about 4,221, with approximately 2,196 males and 2,025 females. The sex ratio is around 922 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 593 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 582 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 461. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.21%, with male literacy at about 74.09% and female literacy near 59.75%. There are around 915 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Handia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
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%.