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

According to the 2011 Census, Kalma village had a total population of 2,374 people, including 1,225 males and 1,149 females, living in 523 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.54%, with male literacy at 87.34% and female literacy at 56.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 624, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 189.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Kalma