Kharkhar - Kalapipal, Shajapur

Kharkhar is a village situated in the Kalapipal tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalapipal and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Siloda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharkhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharkhar is 473181. The village covers a total geographical area of 226.71 hectares and falls under the 465337 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kharkhar

According to the 2011 Census, Kharkhar village had a total population of 289 people, including 149 males and 140 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.96%, with male literacy at 78.63% and female literacy at 50.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharkhar

Kharkhar 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 Kharkhar

Kharkhar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chakrod, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shujalpur to Kharkhar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Kharkhar is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharkhar

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

Health Facilities in Kharkhar

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

FAQs about Kharkhar