Khumbhya - Maheshwar, Khargone (West Nimar)

Khumbhya is a village situated in the Maheshwar tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maheshwar and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Bahegaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khumbhya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khumbhya is 477049. The village covers a total geographical area of 443.25 hectares and falls under the 451224 pincode. Mandleshwar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Khumbhya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Khumbhya

As per Census 2011, Khumbhya village has a total population of 1,058 people, consisting of 538 males and 520 females. The village has 213 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 677 literate and 381 illiterate residents. Additionally, 262 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 22 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khumbhya are given below:

Nearby Villages of Khumbhya

Khumbhya 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 Khumbhya

Public transport in the Khumbhya is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barwaha, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mandleshwar to Khumbhya is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Khumbhya is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khumbhya

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

Health Facilities in Khumbhya

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

FAQs about Khumbhya