Kadwal - Katthiwara, Alirajpur

Kadwal is a village situated in the Katthiwara tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 50 km from Alirajpur and around 50 km from Alirajpur. Kadwal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadwal is 505152. The village covers a total geographical area of 528.73 hectares and falls under the 457885 pincode. Bhavra is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kadwal

As per Census 2011, Kadwal village has a total population of 1,451 people, consisting of 744 males and 707 females. The village has 240 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 306 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 456 literate and 995 illiterate residents. Additionally, 278 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,054 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,451744707
Child Population (0–6 yrs)306156150
Scheduled Castes (SC)278145133
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,054538516
Literate Population456282174
Illiterate Population995462533

Nearby Villages of Kadwal

Kadwal 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KabricellEast1.33 km
BhajiyanaNorth-West1.43 km
KarelimahudiWest1.49 km
AgranSouth-East2.24 km
DungriyaSouth-West2.37 km
RathodiNorth-East2.49 km
KalmajaNorth-West2.74 km
MordhaSouth-West2.78 km
JholiyaNorth3.27 km
SatpalSouth3.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kadwal

Kadwal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhavra to Kadwal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Kadwal 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 Kadwal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kadwal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kadwal

Where is Kadwal located?

Kadwal village is located in Katthiwara Tehsil, Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kadwal?

Kadwal is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kadwal?

The pincode of Kadwal is 457885.

What is the population of Kadwal?

Kadwal has a total population of 1,451, including 744 males and 707 females.

How many households are there in Kadwal?

There are 240 households in Kadwal.

What is the literacy rate in Kadwal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kadwal is 31.43%. Male literacy is 37.90% and female literacy is 24.61%.