Chorwan - Satwas, Dewas

Chorwan is a village situated in the Satwas tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satwas and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Bhayali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chorwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chorwan is 473806. The village covers a total geographical area of 713.25 hectares and falls under the 455440 pincode. Satwas is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Chorwan

According to the 2011 Census, Chorwan village had a total population of 894 people, including 444 males and 450 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.26%, with male literacy at 62.50% and female literacy at 42.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 670.

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

Nearby Villages of Chorwan

Chorwan 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 Chorwan

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Chorwan. The nearest railway station is Kurawan, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satwas to Chorwan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Chorwan is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chorwan

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

Health Facilities in Chorwan

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

FAQs about Chorwan