Pahat Kalan - Sirali, Harda

Pahat Kalan is a village situated in the Sirali tehsil of Harda district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirali and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Harda. Pahatkala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pahat Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pahat Kalan is 486622. The village covers a total geographical area of 874.66 hectares and falls under the 461335 pincode. Khirkiya is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Pahat Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Pahat Kalan village had a total population of 1,922 people, including 988 males and 934 females, living in 379 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.17%, with male literacy at 86.56% and female literacy at 63.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 235, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 184.

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

Nearby Villages of Pahat Kalan

Pahat Kalan 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 Pahat Kalan

Pahat Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kurawan, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khirkiya to Pahat Kalan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Harda to Pahat Kalan is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pahat Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Pahat Kalan

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

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