Kaluwat - Jobat, Alirajpur

Kaluwat is a village situated in the Jobat tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jobat and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Alirajpur. Kaluwat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaluwat is 504959. The village covers a total geographical area of 601.12 hectares and falls under the 457887 pincode. Jobat is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Kaluwat

As per Census 2011, Kaluwat village has a total population of 1,208 people, consisting of 544 males and 664 females. The village has 224 households and a sex ratio of 1,220 females per 1,000 males. There are 266 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 227 literate and 981 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,180 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,208544664
Child Population (0–6 yrs)266132134
Scheduled Castes (SC)261313
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,180531649
Literate Population22799128
Illiterate Population981445536

Nearby Villages of Kaluwat

Kaluwat 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)
Fata BadiNorth-West1.81 km
Tokria JharanSouth-West2.34 km
BahedawaNorth2.64 km
BarkhedaNorth-East2.72 km
TemachiSouth-East3.02 km
Fata ChhotiNorth-West3.14 km
Miriyawat ChhotiNorth3.20 km
KatkuwaWest3.77 km
EkdhadiSouth-West4.18 km
AgoniSouth4.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kaluwat

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kaluwat. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jobat to Kaluwat is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Kaluwat is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaluwat

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kaluwat

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

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

FAQs about Kaluwat

Where is Kaluwat located?

Kaluwat village is located in Jobat Tehsil, Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kaluwat?

Kaluwat is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kaluwat?

The pincode of Kaluwat is 457887.

What is the population of Kaluwat?

Kaluwat has a total population of 1,208, including 544 males and 664 females.

How many households are there in Kaluwat?

There are 224 households in Kaluwat.

What is the literacy rate in Kaluwat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kaluwat is 18.79%. Male literacy is 18.20% and female literacy is 19.28%.