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

According to the 2011 Census, Khatora village had a total population of 4,881 people, including 2,528 males and 2,353 females, living in 1,203 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.45%, with male literacy at 81.52% and female literacy at 48.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 956, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 260.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Khatora