Kholwa - Baihar, Balaghat

Kholwa is a village situated in the Baihar tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baihar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Kholwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kholwa is 497981. The village covers a total geographical area of 621.89 hectares and falls under the 481111 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kholwa

As per Census 2011, Kholwa village has a total population of 1,134 people, consisting of 558 males and 576 females. The village has 238 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 152 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 683 literate and 451 illiterate residents. Additionally, 58 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 656 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kholwa

Kholwa 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 Kholwa

Kholwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhapewara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Kholwa is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Kholwa is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kholwa

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

Health Facilities in Kholwa

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

FAQs about Kholwa