Kuchlon - Karera, Shivpuri

Kuchlon is a village situated in the Karera tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karera and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Kuchalon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuchlon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuchlon is 455683. The village covers a total geographical area of 660 hectares and falls under the 473665 pincode. Karera is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kuchlon 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 Kuchlon

According to the 2011 Census, Kuchlon village had a total population of 1,623 people, including 848 males and 775 females, living in 344 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.81%, with male literacy at 81.97% and female literacy at 54.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 217, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 179.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuchlon

Kuchlon 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 Kuchlon

Kuchlon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khajraha, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karera to Kuchlon is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Kuchlon is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuchlon

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

Health Facilities in Kuchlon

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

FAQs about Kuchlon