Kuwan - Bahoriband, Katni

Kuwan is a village situated in the Bahoriband tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahoriband and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Kuwan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuwan is 488689. The village covers a total geographical area of 667.85 hectares and falls under the 483225 pincode. Sihora is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kuwan

According to the 2011 Census, Kuwan village had a total population of 2,904 people, including 1,492 males and 1,412 females, living in 642 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.07%, with male literacy at 90.45% and female literacy at 73.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 170, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 455.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuwan

Kuwan 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 Kuwan

Kuwan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dundi, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sihora to Kuwan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Kuwan 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 Kuwan

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

Health Facilities in Kuwan

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

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