Kakwa - Depalpur, Indore

Kakwa is a village situated in the Depalpur tehsil of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Depalpur and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Indore. Jalalpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kakwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakwa is 475969. The village covers a total geographical area of 517.12 hectares and falls under the 453220 pincode. Runji-gautampura is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Kakwa

According to the 2011 Census, Kakwa village had a total population of 507 people, including 263 males and 244 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.30%, with male literacy at 78.95% and female literacy at 48.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakwa

Kakwa 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 Kakwa

Kakwa 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 Barnagar, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Runji-gautampura to Kakwa is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Indore to Kakwa is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kakwa

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

Health Facilities in Kakwa

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

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