Khatama - Meghnagar, Jhabua

Khatama is a village situated in the Meghnagar tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meghnagar and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Kachaldara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khatama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khatama is 504462. The village covers a total geographical area of 235.97 hectares and falls under the 457779 pincode. Meghnagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Khatama

As per Census 2011, Khatama village has a total population of 992 people, consisting of 494 males and 498 females. The village has 165 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 253 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 312 literate and 680 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 989 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khatama are given below:

Nearby Villages of Khatama

Khatama 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 Khatama

Khatama 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 Anas, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.1 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Khatama

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

FAQs about Khatama