Kanwasa - Badnawar, Dhar

Kanwasa is a village situated in the Badnawar tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnawar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Kanwasa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanwasa is 474400. The village covers a total geographical area of 599.17 hectares and falls under the 454660 pincode. Badnawar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kanwasa

As per Census 2011, Kanwasa village has a total population of 815 people, consisting of 407 males and 408 females. The village has 143 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 491 literate and 324 illiterate residents. Additionally, 285 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanwasa

Kanwasa 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 Kanwasa

Kanwasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Runija, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badnawar to Kanwasa is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Kanwasa is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanwasa

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

Health Facilities in Kanwasa

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

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