Khandraj - Baraily, Raisen

Khandraj is a village situated in the Baraily tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baraily and around 103 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Khandraj village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandraj is 484588. The village covers a total geographical area of 509.58 hectares and falls under the 464668 pincode. Baraily is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Khandraj

As per Census 2011, Khandraj village has a total population of 1,266 people, consisting of 656 males and 610 females. The village has 258 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 191 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 737 literate and 529 illiterate residents. Additionally, 226 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khandraj

Khandraj 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 Khandraj

Public transport in the Khandraj is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pipariya, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baraily to Khandraj is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Khandraj is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandraj

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

Health Facilities in Khandraj

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

FAQs about Khandraj