Khamghat - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Khamghat is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. Linga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khamghat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamghat is 490977. The village covers a total geographical area of 623.65 hectares and falls under the 487771 pincode. Kareli is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Khamghat

According to the 2011 Census, Khamghat village had a total population of 937 people, including 499 males and 438 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.56%, with male literacy at 68.15% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

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 Population937499438
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1267254
Scheduled Castes (SC)773938
Scheduled Tribes (ST)502525
Literate Population483291192
Illiterate Population454208246

Nearby Villages of Khamghat

Khamghat 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)
DharampuriNorth-East1.94 km
KhairuwaSouth-East2.27 km
Barman KhurdWest2.42 km
Bir KatangiNorth-East2.73 km
RewanagarEast2.89 km
ManegaonNorth3.22 km
BikorEast3.73 km
MothegaonNorth-East4.01 km
ChhitaparWest4.18 km
MahalpuraSouth4.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khamghat

Khamghat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kareli, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kareli to Khamghat is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Khamghat is about 30 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 Khamghat

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

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

Health Facilities in Khamghat

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khamghat 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 Khamghat

Where is Khamghat located?

Khamghat village is located in Gadarwara Tehsil, Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khamghat?

The Gram Panchayat of Khamghat is Linga.

What is the pincode of Khamghat?

The pincode of Khamghat is 487771.

What is the population of Khamghat?

Khamghat had a total population of 937, including 499 males and 438 females.

How many households are there in Khamghat?

Khamghat had 256 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khamghat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khamghat was 59.56%. Male literacy was 68.15% and female literacy was 50.00%.