Khorana - Rannod, Shivpuri

Khorana is a village situated in the Rannod tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from Badarwas and around 63 km from Shivpuri. Dhakrora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khorana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khorana is 456004. The village covers a total geographical area of 324 hectares and falls under the 473781 pincode. Kolaras is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Khorana 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 Khorana

According to the 2011 Census, Khorana village had a total population of 556 people, including 305 males and 251 females, living in 124 households. The sex ratio was 823 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.41%, with male literacy at 58.68% and female literacy at 35.86%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 416.

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

Nearby Villages of Khorana

Khorana 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 Khorana

Khorana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kolaras, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolaras to Khorana is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Khorana is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khorana

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

Health Facilities in Khorana

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

FAQs about Khorana