Garha Kalan - Berasia, Bhopal
Garha Kalan is a village situated in the Berasia tehsil of Bhopal district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Berasia and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Bhopal. Garha Kalan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Garha Kalan is 482128. The village covers a total geographical area of 1250.17 hectares and falls under the 462120 pincode. Berasia is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Garha Kalan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Berasia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhopal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Garha Kalan
As per Census 2011, Garha Kalan village has a total population of 2,136 people, consisting of 1,094 males and 1,042 females. The village has 390 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 264 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,280 literate and 856 illiterate residents. Additionally, 164 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 298 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Garha Kalan are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,136 | 1,094 | 1,042 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 264 | 132 | 132 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 164 | 87 | 77 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 298 | 156 | 142 |
| Literate Population | 1,280 | 755 | 525 |
| Illiterate Population | 856 | 339 | 517 |
Nearby Villages of Garha Kalan
Garha Kalan is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Garha Kalan
Garha Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. Garha Kalan has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berasia to Garha Kalan is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhopal to Garha Kalan is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Garha Kalan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Garha Kalan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Garha Kalan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Garha Kalan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Garha Kalan
Where is Garha Kalan located?
Garha Kalan village is located in Berasia Tehsil, Bhopal district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garha Kalan?
Garha Kalan is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Garha Kalan?
The pincode of Garha Kalan is 462120.
What is the population of Garha Kalan?
Garha Kalan has a total population of 2,136, including 1,094 males and 1,042 females.
How many households are there in Garha Kalan?
There are 390 households in Garha Kalan.
What is the literacy rate in Garha Kalan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garha Kalan is 59.93%. Male literacy is 69.01% and female literacy is 50.38%.