Khapa - Chhapara, Seoni

Khapa is a village situated in the Chhapara tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dungaria Chhapara and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Bilkata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khapa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khapa is 496079. The village covers a total geographical area of 620.31 hectares and falls under the 480884 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Khapa

According to the 2011 Census, Khapa village had a total population of 1,216 people, including 610 males and 606 females, living in 274 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.85%, with male literacy at 69.79% and female literacy at 54.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 601.

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

Nearby Villages of Khapa

Khapa 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 Khapa

Khapa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jurtara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Khapa is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Khapa is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khapa

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

Health Facilities in Khapa

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

FAQs about Khapa