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

As per Census 2011, Khal village has a total population of 1,487 people, consisting of 759 males and 728 females. The village has 323 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 221 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 753 literate and 734 illiterate residents. Additionally, 393 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 595 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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