Khatora - Badarwas, Shivpuri

Khatora is a village situated in the Badarwas tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badarwas and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Khatora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khatora is 456039. The village covers a total geographical area of 1078.201 hectares and falls under the 473885 pincode. Badarwas is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Khatora

As per Census 2011, Khatora village has a total population of 4,881 people, consisting of 2,528 males and 2,353 females. The village has 1,203 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 785 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,681 literate and 2,200 illiterate residents. Additionally, 956 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 260 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,8812,5282,353
Child Population (0–6 yrs)785418367
Scheduled Castes (SC)956508448
Scheduled Tribes (ST)260133127
Literate Population2,6811,720961
Illiterate Population2,2008081,392

Nearby Villages of Khatora

Khatora 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)
JhandiNorth-East2.15 km
DeoriSouth-East2.23 km
AlawadiNorth-West2.59 km
MagroraSouth-West3.00 km
BahaduraNorth-East3.10 km
BarodWest4.08 km
RamgarhEast4.22 km
BarodiyaSouth4.26 km
OderaNorth-West4.42 km
PeerothSouth-East5.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khatora

Khatora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badarwas, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within <1 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badarwas to Khatora is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Khatora is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khatora

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khatora

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Khatora

Where is Khatora located?

Khatora village is located in Badarwas Tehsil, Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khatora?

Khatora is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khatora?

The pincode of Khatora is 473885.

What is the population of Khatora?

Khatora has a total population of 4,881, including 2,528 males and 2,353 females.

How many households are there in Khatora?

There are 1,203 households in Khatora.

What is the literacy rate in Khatora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khatora is 54.93%. Male literacy is 68.04% and female literacy is 40.84%.