Khapa - Ghansaur, Seoni

Khapa is a village situated in the Ghansaur tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansaur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Rampuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khapa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khapa is 496158. The village covers a total geographical area of 280.36 hectares and falls under the 480999 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Lakhnadon 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 558 people, including 274 males and 284 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.96%, with male literacy at 68.55% and female literacy at 43.32%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 440.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghonsor, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Khapa is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Khapa is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 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