Khumanganj - Palera, Tikamgarh

Khumanganj is a village situated in the Palera tehsil of Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palera and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Tikamgarh. Tapariyan Chouhan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khumanganj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khumanganj is 456998. The village covers a total geographical area of 176.62 hectares and falls under the 472221 pincode. Palera is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Khumanganj

According to the 2011 Census, Khumanganj village had a total population of 1,006 people, including 509 males and 497 females, living in 189 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.57%, with male literacy at 71.43% and female literacy at 47.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 490, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 126.

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

Nearby Villages of Khumanganj

Khumanganj 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 Khumanganj

Khumanganj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mau Ranipur, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palera to Khumanganj is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tikamgarh to Khumanganj is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khumanganj

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

Health Facilities in Khumanganj

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

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