Khapa - Itarsi, Narmadapuram

Khapa is a village situated in the Itarsi tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from Itarsi and around 24 km from Hoshangabad. Somalwada Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khapa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khapa is 487342. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.29 hectares and falls under the 461111 pincode. Itarsi is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Khapa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sohagpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khapa

According to the 2011 Census, Khapa village had a total population of 143 people, including 73 males and 70 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.85%, with male literacy at 81.25% and female literacy at 55.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.

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

Nearby Villages of Khapa

Khapa 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 Khapa

Khapa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kesla, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Itarsi to Khapa is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Khapa is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khapa

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

Health Facilities in Khapa

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

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