Kaldela - Thandla, Jhabua

Kaldela is a village situated in the Thandla tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thandla and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Kaldela village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaldela is 504156. The village covers a total geographical area of 716.42 hectares and falls under the 457777 pincode. Thandla is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kaldela

According to the 2011 Census, Kaldela village had a total population of 2,596 people, including 1,288 males and 1,308 females, living in 491 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.64%, with male literacy at 49.49% and female literacy at 30.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,564.

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 Population2,5961,2881,308
Child Population (0–6 yrs)598308290
Scheduled Castes (SC)211
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2,5641,2701,294
Literate Population792485307
Illiterate Population1,8048031,001

Nearby Villages of Kaldela

Kaldela 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)
Khokhar KhandanSouth2.50 km
RuparelNorth-East2.60 km
MiyatiSouth-West2.77 km
Pada DhamanjharNorth-West2.94 km
DhamanjharNorth-West2.96 km
MunjalEast3.07 km
Bhim KundSouth-East3.28 km
BahadarpadaNorth-West3.80 km
NathpadaNorth-West4.13 km
BordiEast4.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kaldela

Kaldela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thandla Rd, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thandla to Kaldela is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Kaldela is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaldela

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kaldela

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kaldela

Where is Kaldela located?

Kaldela village is located in Thandla Tehsil, Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kaldela?

Kaldela is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kaldela?

The pincode of Kaldela is 457777.

What is the population of Kaldela?

Kaldela had a total population of 2,596, including 1,288 males and 1,308 females.

How many households are there in Kaldela?

Kaldela had 491 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kaldela?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kaldela was 39.64%. Male literacy was 49.49% and female literacy was 30.16%.