Khal - Khategaon, Dewas

Khal is a village situated in the Khategaon tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khategaon and around 137 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Khal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khal is 474269. The village covers a total geographical area of 884.12 hectares and falls under the 455339 pincode. Khategaon is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Khal

According to the 2011 Census, Khal village had a total population of 1,764 people, including 953 males and 811 females, living in 318 households. The sex ratio was 851 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.67%, with male literacy at 78.40% and female literacy at 57.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 454, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 339.

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

Nearby Villages of Khal

Khal 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 Khal

Khal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Charkhera, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khategaon to Khal is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Khal is about 137 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khal

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

Health Facilities in Khal

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

FAQs about Khal