Khumari - Gairatganj, Raisen

Khumari is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Khumari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khumari is 484004. The village covers a total geographical area of 311.08 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Khumari

According to the 2011 Census, Khumari village had a total population of 320 people, including 165 males and 155 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.53%, with male literacy at 72.86% and female literacy at 57.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 90.

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

Nearby Villages of Khumari

Khumari 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 Khumari

Khumari 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 Sorai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Khumari is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Khumari is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khumari

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

Health Facilities in Khumari

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

FAQs about Khumari