Khapa (Bichhupuri) - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Khapa (Bichhupuri) is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Khapa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khapa (Bichhupuri) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khapa (Bichhupuri) is 490637. The village covers a total geographical area of 1187.94 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Khapa (Bichhupuri)

According to the 2011 Census, Khapa (Bichhupuri) village had a total population of 938 people, including 465 males and 473 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.44%, with male literacy at 76.03% and female literacy at 51.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 540.

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

Nearby Villages of Khapa (Bichhupuri)

Khapa (Bichhupuri) 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 Khapa (Bichhupuri)

Public transport in the Khapa (Bichhupuri) is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karak Bel, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Khapa (Bichhupuri) is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Khapa (Bichhupuri) 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 Khapa (Bichhupuri)

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

Health Facilities in Khapa (Bichhupuri)

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

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