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, the sub-district code of Khalwa Block (CD) is 03715. The total area of Khalwa Tehsil is 1,893 km². Khalwa has a sex ratio of approximately 952 females per 1,000 males.
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 Tehsil'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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 2,22,512 people. Includes nearly 1,13,961 males and 1,08,551 females. Rural population is about 2,22,512 people.
- There are around 42,411 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 21,839 boys and 20,572 girls.
- Literate population is about 95,909 people. Non-literate population is around 1,26,603 people.
- There are nearly 42,183 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Khalwa Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Khalwa Tehsil is approximately 10,978 people, including 5,701 males and 5,277 females. Around 10,978 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Khalwa Tehsil is about 1,53,904 people, including 78,398 males and 75,506 females. Around 1,53,904 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 118 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 118 people per sq. km.