Kalikarai - Petlawad, Jhabua

Kalikarai is a village situated in the Petlawad tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Petlawad and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Dholikhali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalikarai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalikarai is 504438. The village covers a total geographical area of 246.5 hectares and falls under the 457775 pincode. Petlawad is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kalikarai

According to the 2011 Census, Kalikarai village had a total population of 220 people, including 114 males and 106 females, living in 42 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.19%, with male literacy at 52.81% and female literacy at 34.94%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 198.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalikarai

Kalikarai 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 Kalikarai

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kalikarai. The nearest railway station is Panch Pipila, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Petlawad to Kalikarai is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Kalikarai is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalikarai

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

Health Facilities in Kalikarai

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

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