Kalma - Tonk Khurd, Dewas

Kalma is a village situated in the Tonk Khurd tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tonk Khurd and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Kalma village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalma is 473299. The village covers a total geographical area of 558 hectares and falls under the 455001 pincode. Tonk Khurd is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kalma 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 Kalma

As per Census 2011, Kalma village has a total population of 2,374 people, consisting of 1,225 males and 1,149 females. The village has 523 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 291 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,511 literate and 863 illiterate residents. Additionally, 624 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 189 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3741,2251,149
Child Population (0–6 yrs)291151140
Scheduled Castes (SC)624326298
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1899693
Literate Population1,511938573
Illiterate Population863287576

Nearby Villages of Kalma

Kalma 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)
FatanpurEast2.30 km
BirgodWest2.53 km
PolayNorth-East2.75 km
TonkkalanNorth-West2.86 km
NawadaSouth2.97 km
NandelSouth-East3.35 km
Harnawada(tonk)North-East4.02 km
MaddukhediEast4.12 km
DehariyaEast4.22 km
PeerkhediEast4.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalma

Kalma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Silakhedi, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tonk Khurd to Kalma is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Kalma is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalma

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kalma

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kalma

Where is Kalma located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kalma?

Kalma is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kalma?

The pincode of Kalma is 455001.

What is the population of Kalma?

Kalma has a total population of 2,374, including 1,225 males and 1,149 females.

How many households are there in Kalma?

There are 523 households in Kalma.

What is the literacy rate in Kalma?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalma is 63.65%. Male literacy is 76.57% and female literacy is 49.87%.