Khargone - Baraily, Raisen

Khargone is a village situated in the Baraily tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baraily and around 104 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Khargone village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khargone is 484550. The village covers a total geographical area of 826.6 hectares and falls under the 464671 pincode. Baraily is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Khargone 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 Khargone

According to the 2011 Census, Khargone village had a total population of 5,047 people, including 2,664 males and 2,383 females, living in 1,002 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.51%, with male literacy at 80.16% and female literacy at 64.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 971, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 84.

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

Nearby Villages of Khargone

Khargone 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 Khargone

Khargone is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pipariya, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baraily to Khargone is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Khargone is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khargone

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

Health Facilities in Khargone

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

FAQs about Khargone