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

As per Census 2011, Kuwan village has a total population of 2,904 people, consisting of 1,492 males and 1,412 females. The village has 642 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 456 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,009 literate and 895 illiterate residents. Additionally, 170 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 455 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Kuwan