Kuwakheda - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Kuwakheda is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Hinautiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuwakheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuwakheda is 489651. The village covers a total geographical area of 270.61 hectares and falls under the 483119 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Kuwakheda

As per Census 2011, Kuwakheda village has a total population of 680 people, consisting of 349 males and 331 females. The village has 164 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 428 literate and 252 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 194 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuwakheda

Kuwakheda 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 Kuwakheda

Kuwakheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bikrampur, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Kuwakheda is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Kuwakheda is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuwakheda

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

Health Facilities in Kuwakheda

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

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