Kanwali - Bhanpura, Mandsaur

Kanwali is a village situated in the Bhanpura tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanpura and around 116 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Arniya Charan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanwali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanwali is 469079. The village covers a total geographical area of 497.59 hectares and falls under the 458775 pincode. Bhanpura is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kanwali

According to the 2011 Census, Kanwali village had a total population of 1,030 people, including 531 males and 499 females, living in 291 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.02%, with male literacy at 57.99% and female literacy at 27.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanwali

Kanwali 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 Kanwali

Kanwali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhawani Mandi, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanpura to Kanwali is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Kanwali is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanwali

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

Health Facilities in Kanwali

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

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