Kalu Kheda - Piploda, Ratlam

Kalu Kheda is a village situated in the Piploda tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Piploda and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Kalukheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalu Kheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalu Kheda is 469987. The village covers a total geographical area of 1696.13 hectares and falls under the 457340 pincode. Jaora is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kalu Kheda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kalu Kheda

As per Census 2011, Kalu Kheda village has a total population of 5,436 people, consisting of 2,836 males and 2,600 females. The village has 1,052 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 598 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,867 literate and 1,569 illiterate residents. Additionally, 975 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 388 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kalu Kheda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kalu Kheda

Kalu Kheda 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 Kalu Kheda

Kalu Kheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mundalaram, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaora to Kalu Kheda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Kalu Kheda is about 50 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 Kalu Kheda

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

Health Facilities in Kalu Kheda

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

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