Khalwa
Khalwa is a Town and Tehsil in Khandwa District of Madhya Pradesh. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Khalwa Block (CD) is 03715. Total area of khalwa tehsil is 1,893 km². Khalwa tehsil has a population of 2,22,512 peoples. Khalwa tehsil has a population density of 117.6 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 42,183 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 43.10% population of khalwa tehsil is literate, out of which 51.55% males and 34.23% females are literate.
List of Villages in Khalwa Tehsil
Khalwa Tehsil has a total of 145 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Khalwa Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmad Nagar | Junapani | Khandwa (50 km) |
| 2 | Ambada | Ambaada | Chanera(harsud) (40 km) |
| 3 | Ambakhal | Bhojudhana | Khirkiya |
| 4 | Ambapat | Dakochi | Khandwa (66 km) |
| 5 | Ashapur | Ashapur | Khandwa (40 km) |
| 6 | Asharaf Nagar | Meerpur | Khandwa (52 km) |
| 7 | Awaliya | Awaliya Roshani | Chanera(harsud) (40 km) |
| 8 | Awaliya Khalwa | Awaliy Nagotar F V | Khandwa (80 km) |
| 9 | Bagda | Baagada F V | Chanera(harsud) (58 km) |
| 10 | Bakarjun | Didamda F V | Khandwa (118 km) |
| 11 | Bandi Mal | Lakhanpurbandi | Chanera(harsud) |
| 12 | Bandi Ryt | Lakhanpurbandi | Chanera(harsud) |
| 13 | Barakund | Barakund | Chanera(harsud) (40 km) |
| 14 | Bhadangya | Bhadangya | Khandwa (40 km) |
| 15 | Bhagawa | Bhagawa | Khandwa (36 km) |
| 16 | Bhagpura | Awaliya Roshani | Chanera(harsud) (46 km) |
| 17 | Bhojudhana | Bhojudhana | Chanera(harsud) (40 km) |
| 18 | Bichpuri | Mehalu | Chanera(harsud) (60 km) |
| 19 | Bor Kheda | Borkheda F V | Khandwa (45 km) |
| 20 | Buti | Dhama F V | Khandwa (50 km) |
| 21 | Chabutara | Semliya F V | Chanera(harsud) |
| 22 | Chainpur | Chainpur Sarkar | Khandwa (47 km) |
| 23 | Chainpur Sarkar | Chainpur Sarkar | Khandwa (43 km) |
| 24 | Chakara | Chakara F V | Khandwa (100 km) |
| 25 | Chardida | Baagada F V | Chanera(harsud) (73 km) |
| 26 | Chattu Battu | Baagada F V | Chanera(harsud) (61 km) |
| 27 | Chikatalai | Devalikhurd | Khandwa (70 km) |
| 28 | Chimaipur | Udiyapru Rayat | Chanera(harsud) (35 km) |
| 29 | Chunakhal | Kotvariyamal | Khandwa (60 km) |
| 30 | Dabhiya | Dabhiya | Khandwa (52 km) |
| 31 | Dagkot | Matapur | Khandwa (52 km) |
| 32 | Dawaniya | Didamda F V | Khandwa (110 km) |
| 33 | Dewali Kalan | Devlikala | Khandwa (52 km) |
| 34 | Dewali Khurd | Devalikhurd | Khandwa (60 km) |
| 35 | Dhakana | Dhakana F V | Khandwa (55 km) |
| 36 | Dhakochi | Dakochi | Khandwa (63 km) |
| 37 | Dhama | Dhama F V | Khandwa |
| 38 | Dhawdi | Dhavdi | Chanera(harsud) |
| 39 | Dholgaon | Jhirpa F V | Chanera(harsud) (70 km) |
| 40 | Didamada | Didamda F V | Khandwa (115 km) |
| 41 | Dongaliya | Dogaliya | Khandwa (55 km) |
| 42 | Fafari Sarkar | Fefarisarkar | Chanera(harsud) (10 km) |
| 43 | Fefari | Fefarisarkar | Chanera(harsud) (14 km) |
| 44 | Gadhadiya | Dogaliya | Khandwa (55 km) |
| 45 | Garbedi Ryt | Garbedi | Khandwa (61 km) |
| 46 | Gaul Kheda | Golkheda F V | Chanera(harsud) |
| 47 | Ghutighat | Gogaipur F V | Khandwa (77 km) |
| 48 | Gogaipur | Gogaipur F V | Khandwa (85 km) |
| 49 | Gulai | Chakara F V | Khandwa (120 km) |
| 50 | Gulardhana | Jamdhad | Khandwa (59 km) |
| 51 | Harbanspura | Madani | Khandwa (30 km) |
| 52 | Hasanpura | Tigariya | Khandwa (65 km) |
| 53 | Itwa | Ranhai | Chanera(harsud) |
| 54 | Jadakheda | Aadakheda F V | Khandwa (70 km) |
| 55 | Jamanapur Mal | Mojawadi | Khandwa (63 km) |
| 56 | Jamanya Sarsari | Jamaniyasarsari | Khandwa (65 km) |
| 57 | Jamdhad | Jamdhad | Khandwa (57 km) |
| 58 | Jamoda Mal | Udiyapru Rayat | Khandwa |
| 59 | Jamuniya Ashapur | Jamaniashapur | Khandwa (45 km) |
| 60 | Jamuniya Kalan | Jamaniyakala | Khandwa |
| 61 | Jamuniya Khurd | Jamaniyakhurd | Khandwa (21 km) |
| 62 | Jhari Kheda | Jharikheda F V | Khandwa (65 km) |
| 63 | Jhijhari | Jhinjhari | Chanera(harsud) (65 km) |
| 64 | Jhirinya Ryt | Khokhariya | Khandwa (54 km) |
| 65 | Jhirpa | Jhirpa F V | Chanera(harsud) (60 km) |
| 66 | Jogibida | Jogibedia | Khandwa (39 km) |
| 67 | Junapani | Junapani | Khandwa (53 km) |
| 68 | Kadvaliya | Semliya F V | Khirkiya (25 km) |
| 69 | Kala Aam Khurd | Kala Aam Khurd | Khandwa (50 km) |
| 70 | Kala Aam Mafi | Kalaamkala | Chanera(harsud) (11 km) |
| 71 | Kalapatha | Lakhora Rayat | Khandwa (54 km) |
| 72 | Karwani | Karvani | Khandwa (69 km) |
| 73 | Kekadiya | Jhinjhari | Chanera(harsud) (90 km) |
| 74 | Khairi | Timarani | Khandwa (45 km) |
| 75 | Khalawa | Khalwa P O | Khandwa (52 km) |
| 76 | Khalawa Sarkar | Sawalikheda | Khandwa (54 km) |
| 77 | Khamalay | Khamalay | Khandwa (68 km) |
| 78 | Khar Kalan | Kharkala | Khandwa |
| 79 | Khari | Jamaniyakhurd | Khandwa (70 km) |
| 80 | Khatagaon | Khategovan | Chanera(harsud) (65 km) |
| 81 | Khedi | Khedi | Chanera(harsud) (20 km) |
| 82 | Khokariya | Khokhariya | Khandwa (51 km) |
| 83 | Khorda | Khorda | Khandwa (62 km) |
| 84 | Khutwadiya | Kotvariyamal | Khandwa (68 km) |
| 85 | Kotha Ryt | Kotha Rayat | Khandwa (58 km) |
| 86 | Kotwadiya | Kotvariyamal | Khandwa (65 km) |
| 87 | Kumhar Kheda | Kumaharkheda | Chanera(harsud) (45 km) |
| 88 | Kundai Mal | Kundaimal | Khandwa (29 km) |
| 89 | Lakhanpur | Lakhanpurbandi | Chanera(harsud) |
| 90 | Lakhora Mal | Lakhora Rayat | Khandwa (62 km) |
| 91 | Lakhora Ryt | Lakhora Rayat | Khandwa (57 km) |
| 92 | Langoti | Langoti | Khandwa (58 km) |
| 93 | Madani | Madani | Khandwa (28 km) |
| 94 | Mahelu | Mehalu | Chanera(harsud) (60 km) |
| 95 | Maida Rani | Malhargarh | Khandwa (52 km) |
| 96 | Malgaon Mal | Malgaon Mal | Khandwa (30 km) |
| 97 | Malhargarh | Malhargarh | Khandwa (50 km) |
| 98 | Mamado | Dhavdi | Chanera(harsud) |
| 99 | Manpura | Jamaniyakala | Khandwa |
| 100 | Matapur | Matapur | Chanera(harsud) (15 km) |
| 101 | Mathani | Jhinjhari | Chanera(harsud) (85 km) |
| 102 | Meerpur | Meerpur | Khandwa (48 km) |
| 103 | Mendhapani Ryt | Medapani | Chanera(harsud) (15 km) |
| 104 | Mohalkhari | Muhalkhari | Chanera(harsud) (40 km) |
| 105 | Mohanya Bham | Mohanyabham | Chanera(harsud) (12 km) |
| 106 | Mohanya Kheda | Mohaniya Kheda | Chanera(harsud) |
| 107 | Mojwadi Ryt | Mojawadi | Khandwa (60 km) |
| 108 | Nagotar | Nagotar F V | Khandwa (85 km) |
| 109 | Namapur | Naamapur | Khandwa (50 km) |
| 110 | Nim Kheda Ryt | Rajur | Khandwa (24 km) |
| 111 | Padlya Mal | Padaliyamal | Khandwa (57 km) |
| 112 | Palaspur | Bhojudhana | Chanera(harsud) (50 km) |
| 113 | Patajan | Patajan | Khandwa (60 km) |
| 114 | Patalda | Patalda | Khandwa (63 km) |
| 115 | Pipal Tola | Kalaamkala | Chanera(harsud) (15 km) |
| 116 | Piplya Bhawalya | Patalda | Khandwa (64 km) |
| 117 | Piplya Bhoju | Barakund | Chanera(harsud) (40 km) |
| 118 | Raipur | Raipur | Khandwa (62 km) |
| 119 | Rajoor Mal | Rajur | Khandwa (21 km) |
| 120 | Rajpura Bakhar | Rajpurabakhar | Khandwa (40 km) |
| 121 | Ranhai | Ranhai | Chanera(harsud) |
| 122 | Rani Jhiri | Golkheda F V | Chanera(harsud) (60 km) |
| 123 | Ratanpur Andhariya | Kundaimal | Khandwa (30 km) |
| 124 | Roshani | Roshani | Chanera(harsud) (40 km) |
| 125 | Saidabad | Mohanyabham | Chanera(harsud) (10 km) |
| 126 | Salidhana | Bhojudhana | Chanera(harsud) (40 km) |
| 127 | Saliya Kheda | Saliyakheda | Khandwa (24 km) |
| 128 | Samasgarh | Khategovan | Chanera(harsud) (60 km) |
| 129 | Sarmesar | Sarmesawr F V | Khandwa (42 km) |
| 130 | Sawali Kheda | Sawalikheda | Khandwa (57 km) |
| 131 | Sawalidhar | Aadakheda F V | Khandwa (75 km) |
| 132 | Semalaya | Semliya F V | Chanera(harsud) (55 km) |
| 133 | Sendhwal | Sandhawal | Khandwa |
| 134 | Siraliya | Patalda | Khandwa (62 km) |
| 135 | Sirpur | Sirpur | Chanera(harsud) (15 km) |
| 136 | Sukawa Ryt | Sukavi Rayat | Chanera(harsud) |
| 137 | Sukawi Ryt | Sukavi Rayat | Chanera(harsud) |
| 138 | Sunderdev | Sundardev F V | Khandwa (80 km) |
| 139 | Taliyadhad | Borkheda F V | Khandwa (55 km) |
| 140 | Taw Khedi | Khategovan | Chanera(harsud) (62 km) |
| 141 | Tighariya | Tigariya | Khandwa (65 km) |
| 142 | Timarni | Timarani | Khandwa (68 km) |
| 143 | Udiyapur Mal | Udiyapru Rayat | Khandwa (64 km) |
| 144 | Udiyapur Ryt | Udiyapru Rayat | Khandwa (62 km) |
| 145 | Vikarampur | Khategovan | Chanera(harsud) (65 km) |
Population of Khalwa Tehsil
The population profile of Khalwa Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Khalwa's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,22,512 | 2,22,512 | N/A |
| Male Population | 1,13,961 | 1,13,961 | N/A |
| Female Population | 1,08,551 | 1,08,551 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 42,411 | 42,411 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,839 | 21,839 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,572 | 20,572 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 95,909 | 95,909 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 58,750 | 58,750 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 37,159 | 37,159 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 1,26,603 | 1,26,603 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 55,211 | 55,211 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 71,392 | 71,392 | N/A |
| Total Households | 42,183 | 42,183 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Khalwa Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 10,978 | 10,978 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 5,701 | 5,701 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 5,277 | 5,277 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 1,53,904 | 1,53,904 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 78,398 | 78,398 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 75,506 | 75,506 | N/A |
| Population Density | 118 / km² | 118 / km² | N/A |