Kudawa - Khirkiya, Harda

Kudawa is a village situated in the Khirkiya tehsil of Harda district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khirkiya and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Harda. Kudawa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kudawa is 486545. The village covers a total geographical area of 715.83 hectares and falls under the 461441 pincode. Khirkiya is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kudawa

As per Census 2011, Kudawa village has a total population of 1,828 people, consisting of 962 males and 866 females. The village has 364 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 253 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,223 literate and 605 illiterate residents. Additionally, 396 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 185 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,828962866
Child Population (0–6 yrs)253128125
Scheduled Castes (SC)396205191
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18510085
Literate Population1,223741482
Illiterate Population605221384

Nearby Villages of Kudawa

Kudawa 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)
Muhal KhurdSouth-East1.79 km
SarangpurNorth2.56 km
ChoukdiSouth-West3.17 km
JhirniyaNorth-East3.34 km
Neem SaraiNorth-East3.49 km
PahanpatNorth-West3.91 km
Lodhiya KhediWest3.95 km
Mohal KalanSouth-East4.23 km
KharadNorth5.19 km
IgariaEast5.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kudawa

Kudawa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kurawan, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khirkiya to Kudawa is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Harda to Kudawa is about 40 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 Kudawa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kudawa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kudawa 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 Kudawa

Where is Kudawa located?

Kudawa village is located in Khirkiya Tehsil, Harda district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kudawa?

Kudawa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kudawa?

The pincode of Kudawa is 461441.

What is the population of Kudawa?

Kudawa has a total population of 1,828, including 962 males and 866 females.

How many households are there in Kudawa?

There are 364 households in Kudawa.

What is the literacy rate in Kudawa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kudawa is 66.90%. Male literacy is 77.03% and female literacy is 55.66%.