# Khand, Shahdol (Madhya Pradesh) – Town Population, History, Wards & Facts

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Town · Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh 

# Khand

Khand is a town in Beohari sub-district of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh (Bansagar). The 2011 Census counted **10,653 people** in 2,305 households. Literacy was 75.1%.

- 10,653people (2011)
- 2,305households
- 75.1%literacy
- 15census wards

## Population of Khand

■ Khand · ■ Shahdol urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****75.1%**

**83.2%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****878**

**936

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****820**

**924

Working population ****32.1%**

**31.5%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Khand

Of every 100 households in Khand in 2011, 76 had electricity, 53 a toilet at home and 25 cooked with LPG; 65 had a mobile phone, 19 a two-wheeler and 2 a car.

■ Khand · ■ Shahdol urban average

Electricity for lighting ****76%**

**86%

Toilet within the home ****53%**

**64%

No toilet (open defecation) ****40%**

**35%

Tap water ****51%**

**49%

Drinking water within premises ****54%**

**58%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****25%**

**47%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****71%**

**40%

Use banking services ****74%**

**72%

Television ****46%**

**63%

Mobile phone ****65%**

**64%

Computer with internet ****0%**

**3%

Two-wheeler ****19%**

**37%

Car / jeep / van ****2%**

**6%

None of these assets ****15%**

**12%

Own their home ****56%**

**73%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Khand work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 2,030 (59%) · **■** Household industry 54 (2%) · **■** Farming 726 (21%) · **■** Marginal 610 (18%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Khand changed?

From 6,181 in 1981 to 10,653 in 2011.

**1981

**1991

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Khand in numbers and road distances

- Density736 per km²
- Growth 2001–2011-2.5%
- Annual rainfall947 mm
- Temperature range15 °C to 42 °C

### Road distances

- Bhopal (state capital)596 km by road
- Shahdol (district HQ)112 km by road
- REWA (city of 1 lakh+)55 km by road
- Jabalpur (city of 5 lakh+)284 km by road
- Biohari (railway station)22 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Khand

### Civic services

- Pucca roads33 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets1,610
- Fire serviceIn town
- Electricity — homes2,082
- Electricity — industry8

### Hospitals

- ●Dispensaries1 · 30 beds

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools4 govt · 6 private
- ●Senior secondary schools1 govt · 2 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks3
- Co-operative banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** bamboo utensils and earthern ware.

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Khand ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/shahdol/beohari/khand/ward-1/) 732 169 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/shahdol/beohari/khand/ward-2/) 545 112 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/shahdol/beohari/khand/ward-3/) 532 120 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/shahdol/beohari/khand/ward-4/) 770 189 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/shahdol/beohari/khand/ward-5/) 926 204 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/shahdol/beohari/khand/ward-6/) 518 127 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/shahdol/beohari/khand/ward-7/) 878 168 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/shahdol/beohari/khand/ward-8/) 455 111 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/shahdol/beohari/khand/ward-9/) 750 150 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/shahdol/beohari/khand/ward-10/) 787 196 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/shahdol/beohari/khand/ward-11/) 640 159 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/shahdol/beohari/khand/ward-12/) 1,200 233 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/shahdol/beohari/khand/ward-13/) 498 109 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/shahdol/beohari/khand/ward-14/) 561 118 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/shahdol/beohari/khand/ward-15/) 861 140 

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

Census wards of 2011; municipal ward boundaries may have changed since.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Khand?10,653 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Khand in?Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh
- What was the population of Khand in 1981?6,181
- How many wards does Khand have?15 census wards (2011)