Kahula - Gairatganj, Raisen

Kahula is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Tekapar Khodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kahula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kahula is 484010. The village covers a total geographical area of 796.79 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Kahula

According to the 2011 Census, Kahula village had a total population of 831 people, including 448 males and 383 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 855 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.70%, with male literacy at 95.92% and female literacy at 86.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 288, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 89.

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

Nearby Villages of Kahula

Kahula 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 Kahula

Kahula 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 Sumer, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Kahula is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Kahula is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kahula

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

Health Facilities in Kahula

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

FAQs about Kahula