Gulwa - Kirnapur, Balaghat

Gulwa is a village situated in the Kirnapur tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kirnapur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Seoti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gulwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gulwa is 497928. The village covers a total geographical area of 342.91 hectares and falls under the 481115 pincode. Balaghat is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Gulwa

According to the 2011 Census, Gulwa village had a total population of 1,210 people, including 602 males and 608 females, living in 281 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.81%, with male literacy at 86.69% and female literacy at 73.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 178.

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

Nearby Villages of Gulwa

Gulwa 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 Gulwa

Gulwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gudma, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balaghat to Gulwa is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gulwa

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

Health Facilities in Gulwa

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

FAQs about Gulwa