Hiwala - Khirkiya, Harda

Hiwala is a village situated in the Khirkiya tehsil of Harda district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khirkiya and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Harda. Mandla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hiwala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hiwala is 486548. The village covers a total geographical area of 374.8 hectares and falls under the 461441 pincode. Khirkiya is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Hiwala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Harda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Betul Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hiwala

According to the 2011 Census, Hiwala village had a total population of 797 people, including 406 males and 391 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.03%, with male literacy at 83.72% and female literacy at 61.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 170, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 188.

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

Nearby Villages of Hiwala

Hiwala 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 Hiwala

Hiwala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhiringi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khirkiya to Hiwala is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Harda to Hiwala is about 21 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 Hiwala

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

Health Facilities in Hiwala

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

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