Keldhar - Kolaras, Shivpuri

Keldhar is a village situated in the Kolaras tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolaras and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Tudyawad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keldhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keldhar is 455816. The village covers a total geographical area of 741 hectares and falls under the 473774 pincode. Kolaras is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Keldhar

According to the 2011 Census, Keldhar village had a total population of 936 people, including 478 males and 458 females, living in 229 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.22%, with male literacy at 79.60% and female literacy at 60.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 182, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 347.

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

Nearby Villages of Keldhar

Keldhar 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 Keldhar

Keldhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lukwasa, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolaras to Keldhar is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Keldhar is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keldhar

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

Health Facilities in Keldhar

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

FAQs about Keldhar