Kuwan

Block / Tehsil Barhi
District Katni

About Kuwan

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kuwan village is 488334. Kuwan village is located in Barhi tehsil of Katni district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Barhi (tehsildar office) and 62km away from district headquarter Katni. As per 2009 stats, Kuwan village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 1301.12 hectares. Kuwan has a total population of 3,220 peoples, out of which male population is 1,643 while female population is 1,577. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 959 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kuwan village is 56.68% out of which 66.83% males and 46.10% females are literate. There are about 782 houses in kuwan village.

When it comes to administration, Kuwan village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Kuwan village comes under Vijayraghavgarh Vidhan Sabha constituency & Khajuraho Lok Sabha constituency. Barhi is nearest town to kuwan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

Google Map of Kuwan

The Map data on this website is provided by Google Maps, a free online map service one can access and view in a web browser.

Population of Kuwan

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,220 1,643 1,577
Literate Population 1,825 1,098 727
Illiterate Population 1,395 545 850

Connectivity of Kuwan

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

Nearby Villages of Kuwan

Frequently Asked Questions about Kuwan

Where is Kuwan located?

Kuwan village is situated in Barhi Tehsil, within the Katni district of Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kuwan?

Kuwan serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the population of Kuwan as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kuwan is 3,220, with 1,643 males and 1,577 females.

How many households are there in Kuwan as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Kuwan village has a total of 782 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kuwan as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kuwan is 56.68%. The male literacy rate is 66.83%, while the female literacy rate is 46.10%.