Khatka - Bairad, Shivpuri

Khatka is a village situated in the Bairad tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 42 km from Pohri and around 56 km from Shivpuri. Khatka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khatka is 455017. The village covers a total geographical area of 403.77 hectares and falls under the 473793 pincode. Shivpuri is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Khatka

According to the 2011 Census, Khatka village had a total population of 1,442 people, including 785 males and 657 females, living in 355 households. The sex ratio was 837 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.63%, with male literacy at 65.67% and female literacy at 36.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 287, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 248.

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

Nearby Villages of Khatka

Khatka 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 Khatka

Khatka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parakheda, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shivpuri to Khatka is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khatka

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

Health Facilities in Khatka

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

FAQs about Khatka