Hirankheda - Rahatgarh, Sagar

Hirankheda is a village situated in the Rahatgarh tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rahatgarh and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Hirankheda(p) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hirankheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirankheda is 460488. The village covers a total geographical area of 783.99 hectares and falls under the 470119 pincode. Rahatgarh is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Hirankheda

According to the 2011 Census, Hirankheda village had a total population of 2,009 people, including 1,062 males and 947 females, living in 458 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.41%, with male literacy at 82.85% and female literacy at 62.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 700, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 222.

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

Nearby Villages of Hirankheda

Hirankheda 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 Hirankheda

Hirankheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Isarwara, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rahatgarh to Hirankheda is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Hirankheda is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hirankheda

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

Health Facilities in Hirankheda

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

FAQs about Hirankheda