Karwad - Petlawad, Jhabua

Karwad is a village situated in the Petlawad tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Petlawad and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Karwad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karwad is 504244. The village covers a total geographical area of 920.34 hectares and falls under the 457770 pincode. Petlawad is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Karwad

As per Census 2011, Karwad village has a total population of 3,146 people, consisting of 1,540 males and 1,606 females. The village has 626 households and a sex ratio of 1,042 females per 1,000 males. There are 427 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,878 literate and 1,268 illiterate residents. Additionally, 223 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,334 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karwad

Karwad 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 Karwad

Karwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Raoti, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Petlawad to Karwad is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Karwad is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karwad

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

Health Facilities in Karwad

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

FAQs about Karwad