Khapra - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Khapra is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Piperiya Kanvas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khapra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khapra is 489674. The village covers a total geographical area of 232.32 hectares and falls under the 483119 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Khapra

According to the 2011 Census, Khapra village had a total population of 437 people, including 238 males and 199 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 836 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.69%, with male literacy at 84.91% and female literacy at 73.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112.

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

Nearby Villages of Khapra

Khapra 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 Khapra

Khapra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhitoni, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Khapra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Khapra is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khapra

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

Health Facilities in Khapra

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

FAQs about Khapra