Khatama - Itarsi, Narmadapuram

Khatama is a village situated in the Itarsi tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from Itarsi and around 36 km from Hoshangabad. Dobhi Talpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khatama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khatama is 487284. The village covers a total geographical area of 600.76 hectares and falls under the 461115 pincode. Itarsi is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Khatama

According to the 2011 Census, Khatama village had a total population of 496 people, including 244 males and 252 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.92%, with male literacy at 66.50% and female literacy at 49.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 475.

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

Nearby Villages of Khatama

Khatama 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 Khatama

Khatama is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kiratgarh, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Itarsi to Khatama is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Khatama is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khatama

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

Health Facilities in Khatama

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

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