Kirgaon - Khandwa, Khandwa (East Nimar)

Kirgaon is a village situated in the Khandwa tehsil of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from Khandwa, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Dongargaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kirgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kirgaon is 505911. The village falls under the 450881 pincode. Khandwa is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Kirgaon 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 Kirgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kirgaon village had a total population of 997 people, including 493 males and 504 females, living in 222 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.58%, with male literacy at 76.50% and female literacy at 46.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 841.

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

Nearby Villages of Kirgaon

Kirgaon 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 Kirgaon

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kirgaon. The nearest railway station is Attar, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khandwa to Kirgaon is about 40 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 Kirgaon

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

Health Facilities in Kirgaon

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

FAQs about Kirgaon