Khakariya - Saikheda, Narsimhapur

Khakariya is a village situated in the Saikheda tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from Gadarwara and around 64 km from Narsimhapur. Khakariya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khakariya is 490702. The village covers a total geographical area of 547.4 hectares and falls under the 487661 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Khakariya 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 Khakariya

According to the 2011 Census, Khakariya village had a total population of 1,541 people, including 831 males and 710 females, living in 290 households. The sex ratio was 854 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.11%, with male literacy at 71.39% and female literacy at 42.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 247, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 168.

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

Nearby Villages of Khakariya

Khakariya 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 Khakariya

Khakariya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gadarwara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Khakariya is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Khakariya is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khakariya

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

Health Facilities in Khakariya

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

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