Kalakot - Bhanpura, Mandsaur

Kalakot is a village situated in the Bhanpura tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanpura and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Kalakhot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalakot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalakot is 469103. The village covers a total geographical area of 497.51 hectares and falls under the 458775 pincode. Ramganj Mandi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kalakot

According to the 2011 Census, Kalakot village had a total population of 1,771 people, including 887 males and 884 females, living in 327 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.01%, with male literacy at 91.22% and female literacy at 54.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 162, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 324.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalakot

Kalakot 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 Kalakot

Kalakot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhalawar Road, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramganj Mandi to Kalakot is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Kalakot is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalakot

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

Health Facilities in Kalakot

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

FAQs about Kalakot