Thuwati - Kukshi, Dhar

Thuwati is a village situated in the Kukshi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kukshi and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Naingaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thuwati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thuwati is 475438. The village covers a total geographical area of 404.14 hectares and falls under the 454221 pincode. Kukshi is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Thuwati

As per Census 2011, Thuwati village has a total population of 1,414 people, consisting of 714 males and 700 females. The village has 224 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 218 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 251 literate and 1,163 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,370 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,414714700
Child Population (0–6 yrs)218115103
Scheduled Castes (SC)422
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,370689681
Literate Population251136115
Illiterate Population1,163578585

Nearby Villages of Thuwati

Thuwati 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)
UndaliEast1.96 km
RaisinghpuraNorth-West2.26 km
DewdhaNorth2.49 km
JaminyapuraWest2.51 km
NaingaonSouth-West2.83 km
LunaraSouth-East2.98 km
AspurSouth3.45 km
BhamoriEast3.95 km
UmariEast4.10 km
RisawalaNorth-West4.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thuwati

Thuwati is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nahargarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kukshi to Thuwati is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Thuwati is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thuwati

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

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

Health Facilities in Thuwati

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Thuwati

Where is Thuwati located?

Thuwati village is located in Kukshi Tehsil, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thuwati?

The Gram Panchayat of Thuwati is Naingaon.

What is the pincode of Thuwati?

The pincode of Thuwati is 454221.

What is the population of Thuwati?

Thuwati has a total population of 1,414, including 714 males and 700 females.

How many households are there in Thuwati?

There are 224 households in Thuwati.

What is the literacy rate in Thuwati?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thuwati is 17.75%. Male literacy is 19.05% and female literacy is 16.43%.