Khetia


Khetia is a town and a nagar panchayat in the Barwani district in the Indian central western state of Madhya Pradesh.

Transport

From Maharashtra State, it can be reached by road from Shahada, Nandurbar, and Dhule. It is located 32 kilometers west of Newali. Khetia is situated at the border of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh and is well-connected via railways and airports.

Governance

Khetia has a Semi-Governing body which is associated with PDS Public Distribution System, of MP Government, known as Aadim Jati Sahakari Samiti Khetia.

Economy

Khetia it is used by farmers to sell their products. There are many cotton processing units in the town. It also provides employment to near villages and towns as it's an industrial area. APMC market of khetia is major market in near by 100km for Cotton and grains.

Demographics

of India, Khetia had a population of 14,265. Males constitute 52% and females 48%. Khetia has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75% and female literacy is 58%. 15% of the population is below age six.

Religion

The town has a mix of religions, with a Hindu majority. Other religious groups include Muslim, Jain, and vaishnav.