Khanpura - Raisen

Khanpura is a village situated in the Raisen tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from Raisen, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Kotra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khanpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanpura is 483741. The village covers a total geographical area of 180.46 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Raisen is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Khanpura 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 Khanpura

As per Census 2011, Khanpura village has a total population of 351 people, consisting of 176 males and 175 females. The village has 73 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 211 literate and 140 illiterate residents. Additionally, 78 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 28 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population351176175
Child Population (0–6 yrs)663432
Scheduled Castes (SC)784137
Scheduled Tribes (ST)281711
Literate Population21111596
Illiterate Population1406179

Nearby Villages of Khanpura

Khanpura 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MardanpurNorth-East1.40 km
GhatlaNorth-West2.19 km
Mohniya KhediEast2.24 km
AmbaNorth2.41 km
BilaraWest2.68 km
KotraNorth-East3.13 km
Amrawat BajyaftSouth-West3.43 km
MakhaniNorth-West3.65 km
Mau PathraiEast3.89 km
KatariyaNorth4.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khanpura

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Khanpura. The nearest railway station is Salamatpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raisen to Khanpura is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khanpura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Khanpura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khanpura

Where is Khanpura located?

Khanpura village is located in Raisen Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khanpura?

The Gram Panchayat of Khanpura is Kotra.

What is the pincode of Khanpura?

The pincode of Khanpura is 464884.

What is the population of Khanpura?

Khanpura has a total population of 351, including 176 males and 175 females.

How many households are there in Khanpura?

There are 73 households in Khanpura.

What is the literacy rate in Khanpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khanpura is 60.11%. Male literacy is 65.34% and female literacy is 54.86%.