Khal - Satwas, Dewas

Khal is a village situated in the Satwas tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satwas and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Khal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khal is 473817. The village covers a total geographical area of 542.5 hectares and falls under the 455339 pincode. Kantaphod is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Khal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dewas Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Khal

According to the 2011 Census, Khal village had a total population of 1,487 people, including 759 males and 728 females, living in 323 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.48%, with male literacy at 70.76% and female literacy at 47.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 393, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 595.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kurawan, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantaphod to Khal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Khal is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 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