Khala - Kareli, Narsimhapur

Khala is a village situated in the Kareli tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kareli and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Paloha Chhota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khala is 491280. The village covers a total geographical area of 161.4 hectares and falls under the 487330 pincode. Kareli is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Khala 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 Khala

According to the 2011 Census, Khala village had a total population of 255 people, including 136 males and 119 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.24%, with male literacy at 94.57% and female literacy at 80.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 63.

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

Nearby Villages of Khala

Khala 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 Khala

Khala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kareli, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kareli to Khala is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Khala is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khala

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

Health Facilities in Khala

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

FAQs about Khala