Kerwasa

Kerwasa is a village located in Jaora tehsil of Ratlam district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Jaora (tehsildar office) and 36km away from district headquarter Ratlam. As per 2009 stats, Kerwasa village is also a gram panchayat.

Kerwasa has its own place in the vibrant Ratlam 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 Kerwasa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kerwasa is 470209. The village spans a total geographical area of 894.3 hectares. Jaora is nearest town to Kerwasa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

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Population of Kerwasa

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,949 961 988
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 274 134 140
Scheduled Castes (SC) 671 319 352
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 23 13 10
Literate Population 1,462 789 673
Illiterate Population 487 172 315

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

  • The total population of Kerwasa village is around 1,949, including approximately 961 males and 988 females, with a sex ratio of 1028 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 274 children aged 0–6 years in Kerwasa village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kerwasa village has 671 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 23 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Kerwasa village is about 75.01%, with male literacy at 82.10% and female literacy at 68.12%.
  • There are around 364 households in Kerwasa village.

Connectivity of Kerwasa

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

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

Nearby Villages of Kerwasa

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

Niman Khokhra Khima Khedi Sarsi Patakhedi Dodiyana Udiya Khedi Jaora Kasba Bor Khedi Barkheda Kalan Bapcha

Frequently Asked Questions about Kerwasa

Where is Kerwasa located?
Kerwasa village is situated in Jaora Tehsil, within the Ratlam district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kerwasa?
Kerwasa serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Kerwasa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kerwasa is 1,949, with 961 males and 988 females.
How many households are there in Kerwasa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kerwasa village has a total of 364 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kerwasa as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kerwasa is 75.01%. The male literacy rate is 82.10%, while the female literacy rate is 68.12%.