Pindrai Kalan - Kareli, Narsimhapur

Pindrai Kalan is a village situated in the Kareli tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kareli and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Paloha Chhota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pindrai Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pindrai Kalan is 491281. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.8 hectares and falls under the 487330 pincode. Kareli is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Pindrai Kalan 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 Pindrai Kalan

As per Census 2011, Pindrai Kalan village has a total population of 125 people, consisting of 64 males and 61 females. The village has 27 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 14 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 102 literate and 23 illiterate residents. Additionally, 8 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pindrai Kalan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1256461
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1486
Scheduled Castes (SC)853
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1275
Literate Population1025349
Illiterate Population231112

Nearby Villages of Pindrai Kalan

Pindrai Kalan 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)
Pindrai KhurdNorth1.03 km
KhalaWest1.09 km
SarasdolSouth-West1.65 km
BelnaNorth-West1.69 km
GudwaraSouth-East2.14 km
Khamariya [richhai]North-East2.17 km
KatangiWest2.38 km
BamhaniNorth2.74 km
Bamhori [bagdari]South3.10 km
KalmetaSouth-West3.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pindrai Kalan

Pindrai Kalan 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 81.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kareli to Pindrai Kalan is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Pindrai Kalan is about 49 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 Pindrai Kalan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Pindrai 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 Pindrai Kalan village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Pindrai Kalan

Where is Pindrai Kalan located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Pindrai Kalan?

The Gram Panchayat of Pindrai Kalan is Paloha Chhota.

What is the pincode of Pindrai Kalan?

The pincode of Pindrai Kalan is 487330.

What is the population of Pindrai Kalan?

Pindrai Kalan has a total population of 125, including 64 males and 61 females.

How many households are there in Pindrai Kalan?

There are 27 households in Pindrai Kalan.

What is the literacy rate in Pindrai Kalan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pindrai Kalan is 81.60%. Male literacy is 82.81% and female literacy is 80.33%.