Kalukhedi - Sonkatch, Dewas

Kalukhedi is a village situated in the Sonkatch tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonkatch and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Enabad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalukhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalukhedi is 473412. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.51 hectares and falls under the 455118 pincode. Sonkatch is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kalukhedi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sonkatch Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dewas Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalukhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Kalukhedi village had a total population of 872 people, including 431 males and 441 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.48%, with male literacy at 85.12% and female literacy at 59.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 218, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalukhedi

Kalukhedi 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 Kalukhedi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kalukhedi. The nearest railway station is Pir Umrod, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonkatch to Kalukhedi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Kalukhedi is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalukhedi

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

Health Facilities in Kalukhedi

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

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