Kudwas - Petlawad, Jhabua

Kudwas is a village situated in the Petlawad tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Petlawad and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Kudwas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kudwas is 504357. The village covers a total geographical area of 354.07 hectares and falls under the 457775 pincode. Petlawad is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Kudwas

According to the 2011 Census, Kudwas village had a total population of 1,539 people, including 770 males and 769 females, living in 327 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.78%, with male literacy at 38.57% and female literacy at 23.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,527.

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

Nearby Villages of Kudwas

Kudwas 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 Kudwas

Kudwas 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 Panch Pipila, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Petlawad to Kudwas is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Kudwas is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kudwas

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

Health Facilities in Kudwas

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

FAQs about Kudwas