Konthar Kalan - Porsa, Morena
Konthar Kalan is a village situated in the Porsa tehsil of Morena district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Porsa and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Morena. Kontharkalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Konthar Kalan village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Konthar Kalan is 452084. The village covers a total geographical area of 537 hectares and falls under the 476115 pincode. Porsa is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.
Konthar Kalan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Konthar Kalan
According to the 2011 Census, Konthar Kalan village had a total population of 4,735 people, including 2,596 males and 2,139 females, living in 861 households. The sex ratio was 824 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.48%, with male literacy at 91.23% and female literacy at 76.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 154.
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 Population | 4,735 | 2,596 | 2,139 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 636 | 372 | 264 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 154 | 84 | 70 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 3,463 | 2,029 | 1,434 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,272 | 567 | 705 |
Nearby Villages of Konthar Kalan
Konthar 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 Konthar Kalan
Konthar Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 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 Porsa to Konthar Kalan is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Morena to Konthar Kalan is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Konthar Kalan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Konthar Kalan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Konthar 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 Konthar Kalan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Konthar Kalan
Where is Konthar Kalan located?
Konthar Kalan village is located in Porsa Tehsil, Morena district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Konthar Kalan?
The Gram Panchayat of Konthar Kalan is Kontharkalan.
What is the pincode of Konthar Kalan?
The pincode of Konthar Kalan is 476115.
What is the population of Konthar Kalan?
Konthar Kalan had a total population of 4,735, including 2,596 males and 2,139 females.
How many households are there in Konthar Kalan?
Konthar Kalan had 861 households.
What is the literacy rate in Konthar Kalan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Konthar Kalan was 84.48%. Male literacy was 91.23% and female literacy was 76.48%.