Khattoo - Pachpadra, Balotra

Khattoo is a village situated in the Pachpadra tehsil of Balotra district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 50 km from Pachpadra and around 65 km from Barmer. Khattu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khattoo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khattoo is 087242. The village covers a total geographical area of 3626 hectares and falls under the 344034 pincode. Balotra is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Khattoo

According to the 2011 Census, Khattoo village had a total population of 3,470 people, including 1,790 males and 1,680 females, living in 607 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.78%, with male literacy at 67.54% and female literacy at 39.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 540, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 218.

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

Nearby Villages of Khattoo

Khattoo 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 Khattoo

Khattoo is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhimarlai, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balotra to Khattoo is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barmer to Khattoo 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 Khattoo

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

Health Facilities in Khattoo

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

FAQs about Khattoo