Khapa - Kareli, Narsimhapur

Khapa is a village situated in the Kareli tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kareli and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Gwari Kalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khapa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khapa is 491398. The village covers a total geographical area of 385.2 hectares and falls under the 487001 pincode. Narsimhapur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Khapa

According to the 2011 Census, Khapa village had a total population of 209 people, including 115 males and 94 females, living in 43 households. The sex ratio was 817 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.66%, with male literacy at 66.67% and female literacy at 51.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 161.

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

Khapa 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

Khapa 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 Narsinghpur, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narsimhapur to Khapa is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khapa

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

Health Facilities in Khapa

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 village are given below:

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