Molkhad - Kukshi, Dhar

Molkhad is a village situated in the Kukshi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kukshi and around 121 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Nisarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Molkhad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Molkhad is 475471. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.24 hectares and falls under the 454335 pincode. Kukshi is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Molkhad

According to the 2011 Census, Molkhad village had a total population of 193 people, including 103 males and 90 females, living in 40 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 27.16%, with male literacy at 32.56% and female literacy at 21.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 125, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 52.

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

Nearby Villages of Molkhad

Molkhad 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 Molkhad

Molkhad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kukshi to Molkhad is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Molkhad is about 121 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Molkhad

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

Health Facilities in Molkhad

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

FAQs about Molkhad