Kelwa Buzurg - Punasa, Khandwa (East Nimar)

Kelwa Buzurg is a village situated in the Punasa tehsil of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Punasa and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Khandwa. Saktapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kelwa Buzurg village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelwa Buzurg is 505951. The village covers a total geographical area of 477.63 hectares and falls under the 450001 pincode. Sanawad is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Kelwa Buzurg village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mandhata Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khandwa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kelwa Buzurg

According to the 2011 Census, Kelwa Buzurg village had a total population of 1,292 people, including 646 males and 646 females, living in 237 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.56%, with male literacy at 46.48% and female literacy at 26.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 870.

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

Nearby Villages of Kelwa Buzurg

Kelwa Buzurg 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 Kelwa Buzurg

Kelwa Buzurg is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Nimar Kheri, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sanawad to Kelwa Buzurg is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khandwa to Kelwa Buzurg is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kelwa Buzurg

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

Health Facilities in Kelwa Buzurg

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

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