Khar Kalan - Khalwa, Khandwa (East Nimar)
Khar Kalan is a village situated in the Khalwa tehsil of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khalwa and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Khandwa. Kharkala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khar Kalan village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khar Kalan is 505627. The village covers a total geographical area of 1668.98 hectares and falls under the 450051 pincode. Khandwa is the nearest town.
Khar 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 Harsud Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Betul Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Khar Kalan
As per Census 2011, Khar Kalan village has a total population of 4,614 people, consisting of 2,416 males and 2,198 females. The village has 933 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 675 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,887 literate and 1,727 illiterate residents. Additionally, 647 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 657 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khar Kalan are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,614 | 2,416 | 2,198 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 675 | 363 | 312 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 647 | 337 | 310 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 657 | 348 | 309 |
| Literate Population | 2,887 | 1,686 | 1,201 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,727 | 730 | 997 |
Nearby Villages of Khar Kalan
Khar Kalan is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Khar Kalan
Khar Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Khandwa to Khar Kalan is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Khar Kalan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khar Kalan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Khar 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 Khar Kalan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Khar Kalan
Where is Khar Kalan located?
Khar Kalan village is located in Khalwa Tehsil, Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Khar Kalan?
The Gram Panchayat of Khar Kalan is Kharkala.
What is the pincode of Khar Kalan?
The pincode of Khar Kalan is 450051.
What is the population of Khar Kalan?
Khar Kalan has a total population of 4,614, including 2,416 males and 2,198 females.
How many households are there in Khar Kalan?
There are 933 households in Khar Kalan.
What is the literacy rate in Khar Kalan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khar Kalan is 62.57%. Male literacy is 69.78% and female literacy is 54.64%.