Kerwa - Thikri, Barwani

Kerwa is a village situated in the Thikri tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thikri and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Kerwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kerwa is 478216. The village covers a total geographical area of 532.49 hectares and falls under the 451660 pincode. Anjad is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Kerwa

As per Census 2011, Kerwa village has a total population of 2,430 people, consisting of 1,273 males and 1,157 females. The village has 561 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 380 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,185 literate and 1,245 illiterate residents. Additionally, 889 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 864 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kerwa

Kerwa 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 Kerwa

Kerwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anjad to Kerwa is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Kerwa is about 46 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 Kerwa

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

Health Facilities in Kerwa

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

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