Kurwasa - Chanderi, Ashoknagar

Kurwasa is a village situated in the Chanderi tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chanderi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Nawani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurwasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurwasa is 500260. The village covers a total geographical area of 674.73 hectares and falls under the 473446 pincode. Chanderi is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Kurwasa

According to the 2011 Census, Kurwasa village had a total population of 882 people, including 460 males and 422 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.08%, with male literacy at 56.80% and female literacy at 36.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 235, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 435.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurwasa

Kurwasa 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 Kurwasa

Kurwasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pipraigaon, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 136.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chanderi to Kurwasa is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Kurwasa is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurwasa

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

Health Facilities in Kurwasa

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

FAQs about Kurwasa