Kallukhedi - Tonk Khurd, Dewas

Kallukhedi is a village situated in the Tonk Khurd tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tonk Khurd and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Kallukhedi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kallukhedi is 473356. The village covers a total geographical area of 283.04 hectares and falls under the 455116 pincode. Tonk Khurd is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kallukhedi 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 Kallukhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Kallukhedi village had a total population of 840 people, including 428 males and 412 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.00%, with male literacy at 94.04% and female literacy at 67.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 256.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population840428412
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1195960
Scheduled Castes (SC)256130126
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population584347237
Illiterate Population25681175

Nearby Villages of Kallukhedi

Kallukhedi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RichadiyaSouth-East1.42 km
KhedirajpuraWest1.88 km
EkleraNorth-East2.48 km
JiyajigarhSouth-West2.56 km
Arnya DhikanaSouth-East2.65 km
RehtiyaNorth2.77 km
Bhutiya BujurgNorth-West3.86 km
MalakpurSouth-East4.01 km
LodakhedaNorth-East4.09 km
Surakheda KalanSouth4.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kallukhedi

Kallukhedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Berchha, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tonk Khurd to Kallukhedi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Kallukhedi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kallukhedi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kallukhedi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kallukhedi

Where is Kallukhedi located?

Kallukhedi village is located in Tonk Khurd Tehsil, Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kallukhedi?

Kallukhedi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kallukhedi?

The pincode of Kallukhedi is 455116.

What is the population of Kallukhedi?

Kallukhedi had a total population of 840, including 428 males and 412 females.

How many households are there in Kallukhedi?

Kallukhedi had 150 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kallukhedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kallukhedi was 81.00%. Male literacy was 94.04% and female literacy was 67.33%.