Khiston village, Prithvipur tehsil | Pincode 472336

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Khiston is a village in Prithvipur mandal, Niwari district, Madhya Pradesh. It has a population of 3,318 across 707 households with a literacy rate of 50%.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

GHANSHYAM DAS KUSHWAHA

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LGD code: 456653
Pincode: 472336
Post office: Prithvipur
Population: 3,318
Households: 707
Literacy rate: 50%
Sex ratio: 887 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,698
Distance to district centre: 19 km
Distance to mandal centre: 25 km
Distance to Bhopal: 260 km
Distance to Delhi: 408 km
Nearest railway station: Nivari · 11 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Prithvipur · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Khiston compares

By population, Khiston ranks #7 of 142 villages in Prithvipur mandal.

Literacy rate

50.0%

Same as the mandal average

Khiston: 50.0%
Prithvipur mandal: 50.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

887

−3 vs mandal average

Khiston: 887
Prithvipur mandal: 890

Household size

people per home

4.7

+0.1 vs mandal average

Khiston: 4.7
Prithvipur mandal: 4.6

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Khiston at a glance

Khiston is a village of 3,318 people in 707 households (Census 2011) in Prithvipur tehsil, Niwari district, Madhya Pradesh, the 7th-largest of 142 villages in Prithvipur tehsil. Literacy is 50%, about the same as the tehsil average of 50% and the sex ratio is 887 women per 1,000 men. It lies 19 km from the Niwari district centre, 42 km from Rajapur, the nearest town, 11 km from Nivari railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 472336, served by Prithvipur post office; the LGD village code is 456653. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Prithvipur, 5 km away. The sarpanch is GHANSHYAM DAS KUSHWAHA. The population is estimated at 3,912 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Khiston · this village	3,318	50%	—
Gailwara Khas · Prithvipur	1,647	45%	2.9 km S
Jalandhar · Mdawara	1,407	52%	3.2 km S
Siya Bhata · Niwari	0	—	3.3 km NE
Siya Khas · Prithvipur	1,631	42%	3.3 km NE
Siya Khas · Koil	1,562	60%	3.3 km NE
Gailwara Bhata · Prithvipur	377	40%	3.6 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Khiston

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 6
Power hours (winter): 8
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 2
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 1
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: PRITHVIPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 5
Distance to district HQ (km): 61
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 5
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 1,198.31
Irrigated area (ha): 496.16
Forest area (ha): 42.13

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Khiston

LGD code: 456653
Pincode: 472336
Post office: Prithvipur
Population (Census 2011): 3,318
Population (projected 2026): 3,912
Households: 707
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 887
Literacy rate: 50.0%
Coordinates: 25.22905°N, 78.79574°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Tikamgarh
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Prithvipur
Member of Parliament: Virendra Kumar Khatik
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: GHANSHYAM DAS KUSHWAHA
Block / Mandal: Prithvipur
Nearest railway station: Daulta (45.2 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Niwari district level

Then & Now

Khiston — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,318

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,912

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

707

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

834

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 3,318Census 2011
Households: 707Census 2011
Literacy rate: 50.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 887 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,9122026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 8342026 projection
Active job cards: 37,782MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 19,083MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 5,64,02,812ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 59.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Niwari district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,15,287PMAY-G · 37,15,287 of 49,89,236 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Niwari district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,79,642Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Niwari district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places near Khiston · Prithvipur mandal area

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Getting there

How to reach Khiston

Mandal centre

Prithvipur · ≈ 25 km

≈ 51 min by car · 1 h 1 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Niwari · ≈ 19 km

≈ 38 min by car · 45 min by bike

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Nearest town · 11,433 people

Rajapur · ≈ 42 km

≈ 1 h 26 min by car · 1 h 42 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhopal260 kmcapital
Delhi408 km
Hyderabad873 km
Mumbai916 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationNivari11 km
Bus stopMudara15 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Prithvipur5 km
ATM / bankSCI21 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil17 km
CollegePt Vasudev Tiwari College31 km
Police stationPolice Help Center16 km

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September 2026

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MP gets 33.1 inches rain, 88.7% of seasonal quota: 13 days left for monsoon withdrawal; heavy rain expected...

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Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves Rs 42,490 crore for infrastructure and welfare schemes

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Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves proposals worth over Rs 42,490 crore for strengthening infra, expanding welfare measures

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News from Niwari & Madhya Pradesh

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MP gets 33.1 inches rain, 88.7% of seasonal quota: 13 days left for monsoon withdrawal; heavy rain expected...
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Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves Rs 42,490 crore for infrastructure and welfare schemes
The News Mill2 days ago
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves proposals worth over Rs 42,490 crore for strengthening infra, expanding welfare measures
ANI News2 days ago
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Quick answers

People often ask about Khiston

What is the pincode of Khiston?

The pincode of Khiston, Prithvipur tehsil, Niwari district, Madhya Pradesh is 472336. The post office is Prithvipur.

Which post office delivers to Khiston?

Mail for Khiston is delivered through Prithvipur post office, pincode 472336, in Prithvipur tehsil, Niwari district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Khiston located?

Khiston is a village in Prithvipur tehsil of Niwari district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Khiston as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Khiston village has a population of 3,318 across 707 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Khiston?

The current sarpanch of Khiston gram panchayat is GHANSHYAM DAS KUSHWAHA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Khiston in?

Khiston falls under the Tikamgarh Lok Sabha constituency (PC #6) of Madhya Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Khiston in?

Khiston falls under the Prithvipur assembly constituency (AC #45) of Madhya Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Khiston?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Khiston village is 50.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Khiston?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Khiston village is 887 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Khiston?

The nearest railway station to Khiston is Daulta (~45.2 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Khiston?

12 schemes currently match residents of Khiston, including Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana, Mukhyamantri Tirth Darshan Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Khiston from Niwari district centre?

Khiston is approximately 19 km (straight-line) from the centre of Niwari district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Khiston?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Khiston village is 456653.

Which is the nearest town to Khiston?

Rajapur (population 11,433, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 42 km from Khiston in a straight line.

How big is Khiston compared to other villages in Prithvipur tehsil?

Khiston ranks 7 of 142 villages in Prithvipur tehsil by Census 2011 population (3,318 residents).

How far is Khiston from Bhopal?

Khiston is about 260 km from Bhopal in a straight line (the state capital of Madhya Pradesh); by road expect roughly 338 km.

How far is Khiston from Delhi?

Khiston is about 408 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 530 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Khiston?

Nivari is the nearest railway station to Khiston, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Khiston?

Mudara is the nearest bus stop to Khiston, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Khiston?

Government Hospital, Prithvipur is the nearest hospital or health centre to Khiston, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Khiston?

SCI is the nearest ATM or bank to Khiston, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Khiston?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Khiston, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Who is the MP for Khiston?

Khiston is in Tikamgarh Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Virendra Kumar Khatik (Virendra Kumar Khatik).

What is the population of Khiston in 2026?

Khiston is estimated at 3,912 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,318 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Khiston in?

Madhya Pradesh falls in the Central Plateau and Hills zone (soybean, wheat, gram, cotton) and the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Khiston in Niwari district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Khiston?

GHANSHYAM DAS KUSHWAHA is the sarpanch of Khiston gram panchayat, Prithvipur tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Prithvipur tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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