Choti Khargone - Maheshwar, Khargone (West Nimar)
Choti Khargone is a village situated in the Maheshwar tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maheshwar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Chhoti Khargone serves as the Gram Panchayat for Choti Khargone village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Choti Khargone is 476992. The village covers a total geographical area of 460.4 hectares and falls under the 451221 pincode. Mandleshwar is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.
Choti Khargone village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Choti Khargone
According to the 2011 Census, Choti Khargone village had a total population of 4,978 people, including 2,535 males and 2,443 females, living in 1,075 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.93%, with male literacy at 83.24% and female literacy at 62.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,682, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 472.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,978 | 2,535 | 2,443 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 638 | 316 | 322 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,682 | 837 | 845 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 472 | 245 | 227 |
| Literate Population | 3,165 | 1,847 | 1,318 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,813 | 688 | 1,125 |
Nearby Villages of Choti Khargone
Choti Khargone is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Choti Khargone
Choti Khargone is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mandleshwar to Choti Khargone is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Choti Khargone is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Choti Khargone
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Choti Khargone village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Choti Khargone
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Choti Khargone village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Choti Khargone
Where is Choti Khargone located?
Choti Khargone village is located in Maheshwar Tehsil, Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Choti Khargone?
The Gram Panchayat of Choti Khargone is Chhoti Khargone.
What is the pincode of Choti Khargone?
The pincode of Choti Khargone is 451221.
What is the population of Choti Khargone?
Choti Khargone had a total population of 4,978, including 2,535 males and 2,443 females.
How many households are there in Choti Khargone?
Choti Khargone had 1,075 households.
What is the literacy rate in Choti Khargone?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Choti Khargone was 72.93%. Male literacy was 83.24% and female literacy was 62.14%.