Khal Buzurg - Dharampuri, Dhar

Khal Buzurg is a village situated in the Dharampuri tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharampuri and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Khal Bujurg serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khal Buzurg village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khal Buzurg is 475900. The village covers a total geographical area of 530.55 hectares and falls under the 454552 pincode. Dharampuri is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Khal Buzurg village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Khal Buzurg

As per Census 2011, Khal Buzurg village has a total population of 2,735 people, consisting of 1,356 males and 1,379 females. The village has 514 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 326 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,473 literate and 1,262 illiterate residents. Additionally, 559 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 239 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khal Buzurg are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7351,3561,379
Child Population (0–6 yrs)326170156
Scheduled Castes (SC)559276283
Scheduled Tribes (ST)239120119
Literate Population1,473864609
Illiterate Population1,262492770

Nearby Villages of Khal Buzurg

Khal Buzurg 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)
GajipuraSouth-West1.70 km
MorgadhiSouth-East1.88 km
Khal KhurdNorth-West2.78 km
SalaSouth-West2.89 km
BalwadaEast3.69 km
BhatpuraNorth-East3.98 km
Lunhera KhurdSouth-West4.09 km
BikhronNorth4.19 km
BegandaNorth-East5.12 km
PatlawadNorth-West5.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khal Buzurg

Khal Buzurg is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Dharampuri to Khal Buzurg is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Khal Buzurg is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khal Buzurg

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khal Buzurg

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Khal Buzurg

Where is Khal Buzurg located?

Khal Buzurg village is located in Dharampuri Tehsil, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khal Buzurg?

The Gram Panchayat of Khal Buzurg is Khal Bujurg.

What is the pincode of Khal Buzurg?

The pincode of Khal Buzurg is 454552.

What is the population of Khal Buzurg?

Khal Buzurg has a total population of 2,735, including 1,356 males and 1,379 females.

How many households are there in Khal Buzurg?

There are 514 households in Khal Buzurg.

What is the literacy rate in Khal Buzurg?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khal Buzurg is 53.86%. Male literacy is 63.72% and female literacy is 44.16%.