Kulhar - Basoda, Vidisha

Kulhar is a village situated in the Basoda tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basoda and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Kulhhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulhar is 481202. The village covers a total geographical area of 1710 hectares and falls under the 464240 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kulhar

According to the 2011 Census, Kulhar village had a total population of 3,123 people, including 1,688 males and 1,435 females, living in 630 households. The sex ratio was 850 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.73%, with male literacy at 80.70% and female literacy at 65.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 562, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 111.

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

Nearby Villages of Kulhar

Kulhar 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 Kulhar

Kulhar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kalhar, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Kulhar is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Kulhar is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kulhar

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

Health Facilities in Kulhar

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

FAQs about Kulhar