Karwad

Karwad is a village located in Petlawad tehsil of Jhabua district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Petlawad (tehsildar office) and 75km away from district headquarter Jhabua. As per 2009 stats, Karwad village is also a gram panchayat.

Karwad has its own place in the vibrant Jhabua region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Karwad

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karwad is 504244. The village spans a total geographical area of 920.34 hectares. Petlawad is nearest town to Karwad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

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Population of Karwad

Below is a concise population overview of Karwad as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,146 1,540 1,606
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 427 206 221
Scheduled Castes (SC) 223 110 113
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1,334 620 714
Literate Population 1,878 1,046 832
Illiterate Population 1,268 494 774

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Karwad village:

  • The total population of Karwad village is around 3,146, including approximately 1,540 males and 1,606 females, with a sex ratio of 1042 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 427 children aged 0–6 years in Karwad village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Karwad village has 223 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1,334 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Karwad village is about 59.69%, with male literacy at 67.92% and female literacy at 51.81%.
  • There are around 626 households in Karwad village.

Connectivity of Karwad

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Karwad. As per the 2011 stats, Karwad had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Karwad

Knowing the nearby villages of Karwad helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Karwad.

Barigaon Semalpada Jirawalya Tejpura Naldi Khakharapada Ganga Khedi Piplipada Boriapada Mahudipada Mor

Frequently Asked Questions about Karwad

Where is Karwad located?
Karwad village is situated in Petlawad Tehsil, within the Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karwad?
Karwad serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Karwad as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karwad is 3,146, with 1,540 males and 1,606 females.
How many households are there in Karwad as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Karwad village has a total of 626 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karwad as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karwad is 59.69%. The male literacy rate is 67.92%, while the female literacy rate is 51.81%.