Kahariya - Seoni Malwa, Narmadapuram

Kahariya is a village situated in the Seoni Malwa tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Seoni Malwa and around 50 km from Hoshangabad. Bhamedidev serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kahariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kahariya is 487237. The village covers a total geographical area of 397.87 hectares and falls under the 461221 pincode. Seoni Malwa is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kahariya

As per Census 2011, Kahariya village has a total population of 648 people, consisting of 350 males and 298 females. The village has 125 households and a sex ratio of 851 females per 1,000 males. There are 75 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 466 literate and 182 illiterate residents. Additionally, 270 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 157 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population648350298
Child Population (0–6 yrs)753837
Scheduled Castes (SC)270143127
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1578473
Literate Population466280186
Illiterate Population18270112

Nearby Villages of Kahariya

Kahariya 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)
ChaboraNorth1.40 km
Bhamedi DeoEast1.90 km
DamadiyaWest2.16 km
GajanpurSouth-East2.42 km
HarsoodNorth-West2.66 km
NimanpurSouth-East2.81 km
BarhanpuraSouth-West3.34 km
Rajora JatNorth3.50 km
Chouki HarwanshWest3.81 km
KhardaEast3.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kahariya

Kahariya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banapura, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Seoni Malwa to Kahariya is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Kahariya 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 Kahariya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kahariya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kahariya

Where is Kahariya located?

Kahariya village is located in Seoni Malwa Tehsil, Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kahariya?

The Gram Panchayat of Kahariya is Bhamedidev.

What is the pincode of Kahariya?

The pincode of Kahariya is 461221.

What is the population of Kahariya?

Kahariya has a total population of 648, including 350 males and 298 females.

How many households are there in Kahariya?

There are 125 households in Kahariya.

What is the literacy rate in Kahariya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kahariya is 71.91%. Male literacy is 80.00% and female literacy is 62.42%.