Kushalgarh - Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Mhow, Indore

Kushalgarh is a village situated in the Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Mhow tehsil of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from Mhow and around 57 km from Indore. Piplya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kushalgarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kushalgarh is 476535. The village covers a total geographical area of 155.82 hectares and falls under the 453441 pincode. Mhowgaon is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Kushalgarh

As per Census 2011, Kushalgarh village has a total population of 344 people, consisting of 183 males and 161 females. The village has 63 households and a sex ratio of 879 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 168 literate and 176 illiterate residents. Additionally, 46 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 279 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kushalgarh are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population344183161
Child Population (0–6 yrs)582335
Scheduled Castes (SC)462620
Scheduled Tribes (ST)279149130
Literate Population16811553
Illiterate Population17668108

Nearby Villages of Kushalgarh

Kushalgarh 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)
GunjaraNorth-East1.43 km
PipalyaSouth-West1.50 km
Patal PaniNorth3.36 km
BadiyaWest3.51 km
ImalipuraNorth-East3.76 km
BhanbardiEast4.33 km
Jhikadiya KhediWest4.39 km
BarkhedaEast4.53 km
Kekariya DabriNorth-West4.58 km
BhagoraNorth5.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kushalgarh

Kushalgarh is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kalkund, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mhowgaon to Kushalgarh is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Indore to Kushalgarh is about 57 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 Kushalgarh

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kushalgarh

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kushalgarh

Where is Kushalgarh located?

Kushalgarh village is located in Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Mhow Tehsil, Indore district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kushalgarh?

The Gram Panchayat of Kushalgarh is Piplya.

What is the pincode of Kushalgarh?

The pincode of Kushalgarh is 453441.

What is the population of Kushalgarh?

Kushalgarh has a total population of 344, including 183 males and 161 females.

How many households are there in Kushalgarh?

There are 63 households in Kushalgarh.

What is the literacy rate in Kushalgarh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kushalgarh is 48.84%. Male literacy is 62.84% and female literacy is 32.92%.