Kanwasa - Depalpur, Indore

Kanwasa is a village situated in the Depalpur tehsil of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Depalpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Indore. Rudrakhya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanwasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanwasa is 475958. The village covers a total geographical area of 813.71 hectares and falls under the 453220 pincode. Runji-gautampura 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

According to the 2011 Census, Kanwasa village had a total population of 736 people, including 382 males and 354 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.61%, with male literacy at 83.57% and female literacy at 56.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 117.

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

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Fatehabad Chowk Junction, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Runji-gautampura to Kanwasa is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Indore 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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