Kanwas

Kanwas is a village located in Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 32km away from sub-district headquarter Gadarwara (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Narsimhapur. As per 2009 stats, Kanwas village is also a gram panchayat.

Kanwas has its own place in the vibrant Narsimhapur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kanwas

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanwas is 491018. The village spans a total geographical area of 194.48 hectares. Kareli is nearest town to Kanwas village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kanwas village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tendukheda Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hoshangabad Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Kanwas

Below is a concise population overview of Kanwas as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 807 416 391
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 104 49 55
Scheduled Castes (SC) 263 138 125
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 107 55 52
Literate Population 607 342 265
Illiterate Population 200 74 126

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kanwas village:

  • The total population of Kanwas village is around 807, including approximately 416 males and 391 females, with a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 104 children aged 0–6 years in Kanwas village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kanwas village has 263 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 107 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Kanwas village is about 75.22%, with male literacy at 82.21% and female literacy at 67.77%.
  • There are around 184 households in Kanwas village.

Connectivity of Kanwas

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kanwas. As per the 2011 stats, Kanwas had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Kanwas

Knowing the nearby villages of Kanwas helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kanwas.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanwas

Where is Kanwas located?
Kanwas village is situated in Gadarwara Tehsil, within the Narsimhapur district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kanwas?
Kanwas serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Kanwas as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kanwas is 807, with 416 males and 391 females.
How many households are there in Kanwas as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kanwas village has a total of 184 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kanwas as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kanwas is 75.22%. The male literacy rate is 82.21%, while the female literacy rate is 67.77%.