Ali - Kukshi, Dhar

Ali is a village situated in the Kukshi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kukshi and around 118 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Aali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ali is 475459. The village covers a total geographical area of 987.38 hectares and falls under the 454331 pincode. Kukshi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Ali

According to the 2011 Census, Ali village had a total population of 3,214 people, including 1,574 males and 1,640 females, living in 624 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.17%, with male literacy at 70.27% and female literacy at 48.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,492.

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 Population3,2141,5741,640
Child Population (0–6 yrs)471242229
Scheduled Castes (SC)1034954
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2,4921,2171,275
Literate Population1,623936687
Illiterate Population1,591638953

Nearby Villages of Ali

Ali 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)
PalasiNorth-West2.17 km
BardaSouth2.68 km
TalanpurEast2.69 km
BalwaniSouth-West3.18 km
UmarkuaWest3.43 km
GirwanyaNorth4.46 km
DongargaonEast4.74 km
SilkuaEast4.76 km
HaldiNorth4.77 km
RojaNorth-East4.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ali

Ali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.0 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 Kukshi to Ali is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Ali is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Ali

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ali 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 Ali

Where is Ali located?

Ali village is located in Kukshi Tehsil, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ali?

The Gram Panchayat of Ali is Aali.

What is the pincode of Ali?

The pincode of Ali is 454331.

What is the population of Ali?

Ali had a total population of 3,214, including 1,574 males and 1,640 females.

How many households are there in Ali?

Ali had 624 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ali was 59.17%. Male literacy was 70.27% and female literacy was 48.69%.