Khanchari - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Khanchari is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadarwara and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Khanchari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanchari is 491012. The village covers a total geographical area of 265.46 hectares and falls under the 487441 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Khanchari 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 Khanchari

As per Census 2011, Khanchari village has a total population of 896 people, consisting of 468 males and 428 females. The village has 139 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 121 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 525 literate and 371 illiterate residents. Additionally, 187 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khanchari

Khanchari 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 Khanchari

Khanchari 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 Bohani, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Khanchari is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Khanchari is about 32 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 Khanchari

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

Health Facilities in Khanchari

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

FAQs about Khanchari