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

As per Census 2011, Kanwali village has a total population of 1,030 people, consisting of 531 males and 499 females. The village has 291 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 177 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 367 literate and 663 illiterate residents. Additionally, 8 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,030531499
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1779384
Scheduled Castes (SC)853
Literate Population367254113
Illiterate Population663277386

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BarkhediNorth-East1.73 km
BilkhediNorth-West1.87 km
SunariSouth-East1.87 km
Aranya CharanSouth2.01 km
BhawanipuraSouth-West2.28 km
SandalpurEast2.99 km
ToranyaSouth-East3.40 km
VitthalpuraNorth3.58 km
BabuldaSouth3.67 km
RalayataNorth-East3.72 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kanwali

Where is Kanwali located?

Kanwali village is located in Bhanpura Tehsil, Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kanwali?

The Gram Panchayat of Kanwali is Arniya Charan.

What is the pincode of Kanwali?

The pincode of Kanwali is 458775.

What is the population of Kanwali?

Kanwali has a total population of 1,030, including 531 males and 499 females.

How many households are there in Kanwali?

There are 291 households in Kanwali.

What is the literacy rate in Kanwali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanwali is 35.63%. Male literacy is 47.83% and female literacy is 22.65%.