Khenwar - Pipariya, Narmadapuram

Khenwar is a village situated in the Pipariya tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from Pipariya and around 92 km from Hoshangabad. Kanhawar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khenwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khenwar is 487833. The village covers a total geographical area of 660 hectares and falls under the 461881 pincode. Pipariya is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Khenwar

According to the 2011 Census, Khenwar village had a total population of 1,505 people, including 794 males and 711 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.75%, with male literacy at 75.97% and female literacy at 54.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 363, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 116.

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 Population1,505794711
Child Population (0–6 yrs)235124111
Scheduled Castes (SC)363183180
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1165561
Literate Population835509326
Illiterate Population670285385

Nearby Villages of Khenwar

Khenwar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ParkhiNorth1.69 km
RajolaSouth-East2.30 km
TadaSouth-West2.40 km
Bania KhediNorth-East2.64 km
MahalwadaWest2.71 km
BakanjSouth-East3.14 km
PondiEast3.21 km
AliwadaSouth-West3.46 km
PadrakhaNorth3.60 km
SingodiSouth3.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khenwar

Khenwar 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 Bankhedi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipariya to Khenwar is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Khenwar is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khenwar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khenwar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khenwar

Where is Khenwar located?

Khenwar village is located in Pipariya Tehsil, Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khenwar?

The Gram Panchayat of Khenwar is Kanhawar.

What is the pincode of Khenwar?

The pincode of Khenwar is 461881.

What is the population of Khenwar?

Khenwar had a total population of 1,505, including 794 males and 711 females.

How many households are there in Khenwar?

Khenwar had 266 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khenwar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khenwar was 65.75%. Male literacy was 75.97% and female literacy was 54.33%.