Khamdand - Beohari, Shahdol

Khamdand is a village situated in the Beohari tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beohari and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Khamhdand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khamdand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamdand is 500995. The village covers a total geographical area of 936.55 hectares and falls under the 484774 pincode. Beohari is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Khamdand village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Khamdand

According to the 2011 Census, Khamdand village had a total population of 2,295 people, including 1,190 males and 1,105 females, living in 567 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.60%, with male literacy at 77.01% and female literacy at 51.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 221, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 595.

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

Nearby Villages of Khamdand

Khamdand 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 Khamdand

Khamdand is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Beohari, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beohari to Khamdand is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Khamdand 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 Khamdand

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

Health Facilities in Khamdand

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

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