Kuwan - Barhi, Katni

Kuwan is a village situated in the Barhi tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barhi and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Kuwan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuwan is 488334. The village covers a total geographical area of 1301.12 hectares and falls under the 483770 pincode. Barhi is the nearest town, located about 12 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 3,220 people, including 1,643 males and 1,577 females, living in 782 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.44%, with male literacy at 78.99% and female literacy at 53.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 562, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 787.

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 Pipariya Kalan, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barhi to Kuwan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Kuwan is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 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