Khandwa - Khacharod, Ujjain

Khandwa is a village situated in the Khacharod tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khacharod and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Bordiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khandwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandwa is 471078. The village covers a total geographical area of 357.3 hectares and falls under the 456224 pincode. Khacharod is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Khandwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Khandwa

As per Census 2011, Khandwa village has a total population of 829 people, consisting of 414 males and 415 females. The village has 162 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 136 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 513 literate and 316 illiterate residents. Additionally, 516 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khandwa are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population829414415
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1366670
Scheduled Castes (SC)516264252
Literate Population513303210
Illiterate Population316111205

Nearby Villages of Khandwa

Khandwa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RiganiaNorth-West1.78 km
NaredipataSouth-East1.84 km
BatlawadiNorth-East1.96 km
BordiyaSouth-West2.16 km
JalodNorth-West2.57 km
ThadodaSouth3.24 km
DipakhediSouth-East3.38 km
PadalyakhurdNorth3.54 km
NapakhediNorth3.56 km
PanwasaEast3.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khandwa

Khandwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Nauganwan, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khacharod to Khandwa is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Khandwa is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Khandwa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Khandwa

Where is Khandwa located?

Khandwa village is located in Khacharod Tehsil, Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khandwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Khandwa is Bordiya.

What is the pincode of Khandwa?

The pincode of Khandwa is 456224.

What is the population of Khandwa?

Khandwa has a total population of 829, including 414 males and 415 females.

How many households are there in Khandwa?

There are 162 households in Khandwa.

What is the literacy rate in Khandwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khandwa is 61.88%. Male literacy is 73.19% and female literacy is 50.60%.