Kalkuwa - Hatta, Damoh

Kalkuwa is a village situated in the Hatta tehsil of Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hatta and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Damoh. Choraiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalkuwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalkuwa is 461683. The village covers a total geographical area of 491.82 hectares and falls under the 470775 pincode. Hatta is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kalkuwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kalkuwa

According to the 2011 Census, Kalkuwa village had a total population of 402 people, including 209 males and 193 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.05%, with male literacy at 42.70% and female literacy at 32.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 180.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kalkuwa

Kalkuwa 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Kalkuwa

Kalkuwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karhiya Bhadeli, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hatta to Kalkuwa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Damoh to Kalkuwa is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalkuwa

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

Health Facilities in Kalkuwa

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

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