Khamkheda - Gulana, Shajapur

Khamkheda is a village situated in the Gulana tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 41 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gulana and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Khamkheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamkheda is 472853. The village covers a total geographical area of 759.28 hectares and falls under the 465116 pincode. Sarangpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Khamkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Khamkheda village had a total population of 1,618 people, including 839 males and 779 females, living in 403 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.99%, with male literacy at 88.47% and female literacy at 62.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 308, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Khamkheda

Khamkheda 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 Khamkheda

Khamkheda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Akodia, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangpur to Khamkheda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Khamkheda is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khamkheda

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

Health Facilities in Khamkheda

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

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