Kalakheda - Garoth, Mandsaur

Kalakheda is a village situated in the Garoth tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garoth and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Kharkheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalakheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalakheda is 469414. The village covers a total geographical area of 414.23 hectares and falls under the 458880 pincode. Garoth is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kalakheda 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 Kalakheda

According to the 2011 Census, Kalakheda village had a total population of 637 people, including 313 males and 324 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.82%, with male literacy at 74.64% and female literacy at 45.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 163, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalakheda

Kalakheda 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 Kalakheda

Kalakheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Garot, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Garoth to Kalakheda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Kalakheda is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalakheda

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

Health Facilities in Kalakheda

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

FAQs about Kalakheda