Bihar - Khandwa, Khandwa (East Nimar)

Bihar is a village situated in the Khandwa tehsil of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from Khandwa, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bihar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bihar is 505876. The village covers a total geographical area of 580.39 hectares and falls under the 450445 pincode. Khandwa is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Bihar

According to the 2011 Census, Bihar village had a total population of 1,009 people, including 511 males and 498 females, living in 257 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.43%, with male literacy at 74.52% and female literacy at 42.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 682.

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

Nearby Villages of Bihar

Bihar 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 Bihar

Bihar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dongargaon, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khandwa to Bihar is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bihar

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

Health Facilities in Bihar

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

FAQs about Bihar