Kalothara - Karera, Shivpuri

Kalothara is a village situated in the Karera tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karera and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Dhumghana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalothara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalothara is 455639. The village covers a total geographical area of 999.02 hectares and falls under the 473665 pincode. Karera is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kalothara

According to the 2011 Census, Kalothara village had a total population of 1,298 people, including 713 males and 585 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 820 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.06%, with male literacy at 74.91% and female literacy at 43.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 744, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalothara

Kalothara 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 Kalothara

Kalothara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khajraha, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karera to Kalothara is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Kalothara 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 Kalothara

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

Health Facilities in Kalothara

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

FAQs about Kalothara