Khiston - Prithvipur, Niwari

Khiston is a village situated in the Prithvipur tehsil of Niwari district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Prithvipur and around 61 km from Tikamgarh. Khiston village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khiston is 456653. The village covers a total geographical area of 1198.31 hectares and falls under the 472336 pincode. Prithvipur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Khiston

As per Census 2011, Khiston village has a total population of 3,318 people, consisting of 1,758 males and 1,560 females. The village has 707 households and a sex ratio of 887 females per 1,000 males. There are 496 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,660 literate and 1,658 illiterate residents. Additionally, 434 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khiston

Khiston 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 Khiston

Khiston is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nivari, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Prithvipur to Khiston is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tikamgarh to Khiston is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khiston

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

Health Facilities in Khiston

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

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