Kalakhana - Hindaun, Karauli

Kalakhana is a village situated in the Hindaun tehsil of Karauli district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hindaun and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Karauli. Palanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalakhana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalakhana is 076603. The village covers a total geographical area of 452.8 hectares and falls under the 322234 pincode. Hindaun is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Kalakhana

As per Census 2011, Kalakhana village has a total population of 1,454 people, consisting of 814 males and 640 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 786 females per 1,000 males. There are 214 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 792 literate and 662 illiterate residents. Additionally, 45 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,329 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kalakhana are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kalakhana

Kalakhana 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 Kalakhana

Kalakhana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shri Mahabirji, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hindaun to Kalakhana is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karauli to Kalakhana is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalakhana

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

Health Facilities in Kalakhana

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

FAQs about Kalakhana