Kurwai - Kumbhraj, Guna

Kurwai is a village situated in the Kumbhraj tehsil of Guna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumbhraj and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Guna. Kanakhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurwai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurwai is 499665. The village covers a total geographical area of 148.69 hectares and falls under the 473115 pincode. Kumbhraj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kurwai

According to the 2011 Census, Kurwai village had a total population of 442 people, including 231 males and 211 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.51%, with male literacy at 84.85% and female literacy at 61.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 83, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurwai

Kurwai 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 Kurwai

Kurwai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumbhraj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumbhraj to Kurwai is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Guna to Kurwai is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurwai

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

Health Facilities in Kurwai

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

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