Kanvan - Badnawar, Dhar

Kanvan is a village situated in the Badnawar tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnawar and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Kanvan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanvan is 474498. The village covers a total geographical area of 1592.7 hectares and falls under the 454665 pincode. Badnawar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kanvan

As per Census 2011, Kanvan village has a total population of 6,141 people, consisting of 3,132 males and 3,009 females. The village has 1,160 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 871 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,969 literate and 2,172 illiterate residents. Additionally, 711 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 373 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanvan

Kanvan 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 Kanvan

Kanvan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Runija, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badnawar to Kanvan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Kanvan 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 Kanvan

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

Health Facilities in Kanvan

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

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