Kiwlaha - Gaurihar, Chhatarpur

Kiwlaha is a village situated in the Gaurihar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaurihar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Dhawari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kiwlaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kiwlaha is 457383. The village covers a total geographical area of 282.09 hectares and falls under the 471510 pincode. Barigarh is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Kiwlaha

According to the 2011 Census, Kiwlaha village had a total population of 375 people, including 200 males and 175 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.90%, with male literacy at 66.03% and female literacy at 37.96%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kiwlaha

Kiwlaha 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 Kiwlaha

Kiwlaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kabrai, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barigarh to Kiwlaha is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Kiwlaha 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 Kiwlaha

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

Health Facilities in Kiwlaha

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

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