Kauwa Kheda - Chand, Chhindwara

Kauwa Kheda is a village situated in the Chand tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from Chaurai and around 33 km from Chhindwara. Kauakheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kauwa Kheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kauwa Kheda is 494384. The village covers a total geographical area of 396.57 hectares and falls under the 480110 pincode. Chaurai Khas is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Kauwa Kheda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kauwa Kheda

As per Census 2011, Kauwa Kheda village has a total population of 855 people, consisting of 426 males and 429 females. The village has 157 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 496 literate and 359 illiterate residents. Additionally, 48 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 175 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kauwa Kheda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population855426429
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1095059
Scheduled Castes (SC)483018
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1758986
Literate Population496283213
Illiterate Population359143216

Nearby Villages of Kauwa Kheda

Kauwa Kheda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BelgaonWest1.36 km
Khairi RaniNorth-West1.86 km
Singodi TolaEast1.97 km
Loni KalanNorth-East2.25 km
Chandan GaonSouth2.32 km
WiklaNorth-West2.46 km
BadgaonSouth-East2.97 km
MogharSouth-West3.19 km
PachgaonEast3.47 km
Loni KhurdNorth3.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kauwa Kheda

Kauwa Kheda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Markahandi U Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chaurai Khas to Kauwa Kheda is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Kauwa Kheda is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kauwa Kheda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kauwa Kheda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kauwa Kheda

Where is Kauwa Kheda located?

Kauwa Kheda village is located in Chand Tehsil, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kauwa Kheda?

The Gram Panchayat of Kauwa Kheda is Kauakheda.

What is the pincode of Kauwa Kheda?

The pincode of Kauwa Kheda is 480110.

What is the population of Kauwa Kheda?

Kauwa Kheda has a total population of 855, including 426 males and 429 females.

How many households are there in Kauwa Kheda?

There are 157 households in Kauwa Kheda.

What is the literacy rate in Kauwa Kheda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kauwa Kheda is 58.01%. Male literacy is 66.43% and female literacy is 49.65%.