Kalmeta - Kareli, Narsimhapur

Kalmeta is a village situated in the Kareli tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kareli and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Bitali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalmeta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalmeta is 491284. The village covers a total geographical area of 263.36 hectares and falls under the 487001 pincode. Kareli is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Kalmeta

As per Census 2011, Kalmeta village has a total population of 412 people, consisting of 201 males and 211 females. The village has 97 households and a sex ratio of 1,049 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 291 literate and 121 illiterate residents. Additionally, 27 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 287 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kalmeta are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population412201211
Child Population (0–6 yrs)391722
Scheduled Castes (SC)271611
Scheduled Tribes (ST)287139148
Literate Population291167124
Illiterate Population1213487

Nearby Villages of Kalmeta

Kalmeta 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)
LolriWest2.06 km
SarasdolNorth-East2.13 km
KatangiNorth2.18 km
BitaliSouth-West2.52 km
BagdariSouth-East2.88 km
KhalaNorth-East2.95 km
PalohaNorth3.34 km
Bamhori [bagdari]East3.46 km
Pindrai KalanNorth-East3.55 km
BamhoriWest3.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalmeta

Kalmeta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kareli, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kareli to Kalmeta is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Kalmeta 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 Kalmeta

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kalmeta

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kalmeta

Where is Kalmeta located?

Kalmeta village is located in Kareli Tehsil, Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kalmeta?

The Gram Panchayat of Kalmeta is Bitali.

What is the pincode of Kalmeta?

The pincode of Kalmeta is 487001.

What is the population of Kalmeta?

Kalmeta has a total population of 412, including 201 males and 211 females.

How many households are there in Kalmeta?

There are 97 households in Kalmeta.

What is the literacy rate in Kalmeta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalmeta is 70.63%. Male literacy is 83.08% and female literacy is 58.77%.