Kala Patha - Basoda, Vidisha

Kala Patha is a village situated in the Basoda tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basoda and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Karonda Kala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kala Patha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kala Patha is 481311. The village covers a total geographical area of 262 hectares and falls under the 464220 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kala Patha

According to the 2011 Census, Kala Patha village had a total population of 646 people, including 341 males and 305 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.30%, with male literacy at 69.12% and female literacy at 48.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 104, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 119.

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

Nearby Villages of Kala Patha

Kala Patha 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 Kala Patha

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kala Patha. The nearest railway station is Pabai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Kala Patha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Kala Patha 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 Kala Patha

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

Health Facilities in Kala Patha

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

FAQs about Kala Patha