Kewda - Katthiwara, Alirajpur

Kewda is a village situated in the Katthiwara tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 54 km from Alirajpur and around 54 km from Alirajpur. Baij serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kewda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kewda is 505140. The village covers a total geographical area of 435.85 hectares and falls under the 457885 pincode. Bhavra is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Kewda 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 Kewda

According to the 2011 Census, Kewda village had a total population of 141 people, including 92 males and 49 females, living in 22 households. The sex ratio was 533 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.25%, with male literacy at 81.58% and female literacy at 29.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 107.

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

Nearby Villages of Kewda

Kewda 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 Kewda

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kewda. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhavra to Kewda is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Kewda is about 54 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 Kewda

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

Health Facilities in Kewda

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

FAQs about Kewda