Kiloda - Gulana, Shajapur

Kiloda is a village situated in the Gulana tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gulana and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Kiloda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kiloda is 472843. The village covers a total geographical area of 721 hectares and falls under the 465227 pincode. Sarangpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kiloda

As per Census 2011, Kiloda village has a total population of 1,505 people, consisting of 765 males and 740 females. The village has 310 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 180 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,057 literate and 448 illiterate residents. Additionally, 418 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 214 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kiloda

Kiloda 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 Kiloda

Kiloda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sarangpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangpur to Kiloda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Kiloda is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kiloda

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

Health Facilities in Kiloda

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

FAQs about Kiloda