Khatai - Chitrangi, Singrauli

Khatai is a village situated in the Chitrangi tehsil of Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chitrangi and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Singrauli. Khatai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khatai is 503464. The village covers a total geographical area of 486.88 hectares and falls under the 486882 pincode. Morva is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Khatai

According to the 2011 Census, Khatai village had a total population of 1,957 people, including 1,054 males and 903 females, living in 444 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.23%, with male literacy at 72.35% and female literacy at 54.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 288, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 100.

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

Nearby Villages of Khatai

Khatai 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 Khatai

Khatai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gondwali, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Morva to Khatai is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Singrauli to Khatai is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khatai

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

Health Facilities in Khatai

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

FAQs about Khatai