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

As per Census 2011, Khamdand village has a total population of 2,295 people, consisting of 1,190 males and 1,105 females. The village has 567 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 357 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,252 literate and 1,043 illiterate residents. Additionally, 221 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 595 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2951,1901,105
Child Population (0–6 yrs)357194163
Scheduled Castes (SC)221112109
Scheduled Tribes (ST)595297298
Literate Population1,252767485
Illiterate Population1,043423620

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChhirahaSouth1.59 km
TangharWest1.90 km
Bokra BokriNorth-West2.79 km
SukhaSouth2.89 km
KalhariSouth-West2.90 km
MauNorth-East3.65 km
BhulhriWest3.90 km
DhekaNorth3.96 km
KarhiNorth-West4.38 km
KhuteharaSouth-West4.67 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Khamdand

Where is Khamdand located?

Khamdand village is located in Beohari Tehsil, Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khamdand?

The Gram Panchayat of Khamdand is Khamhdand.

What is the pincode of Khamdand?

The pincode of Khamdand is 484774.

What is the population of Khamdand?

Khamdand has a total population of 2,295, including 1,190 males and 1,105 females.

How many households are there in Khamdand?

There are 567 households in Khamdand.

What is the literacy rate in Khamdand?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khamdand is 54.55%. Male literacy is 64.45% and female literacy is 43.89%.