Kalmi - Dahi, Dhar

Kalmi is a village situated in the Dahi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dahi and around 133 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Kalmi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalmi is 475539. The village covers a total geographical area of 551.29 hectares and falls under the 454331 pincode. Dahi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kalmi

According to the 2011 Census, Kalmi village had a total population of 1,424 people, including 734 males and 690 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.48%, with male literacy at 56.06% and female literacy at 38.36%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,408.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalmi

Kalmi 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 Kalmi

Kalmi 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 Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dahi to Kalmi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Kalmi is about 133 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalmi

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

Health Facilities in Kalmi

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

FAQs about Kalmi