Kerwasa - Jaora, Ratlam

Kerwasa is a village situated in the Jaora tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaora and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Kerwasa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kerwasa is 470209. The village covers a total geographical area of 894.3 hectares and falls under the 457226 pincode. Jaora is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kerwasa

According to the 2011 Census, Kerwasa village had a total population of 1,949 people, including 961 males and 988 females, living in 364 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.28%, with male literacy at 95.41% and female literacy at 79.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 671, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Kerwasa

Kerwasa 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 Kerwasa

Kerwasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Brayla Chaurasi, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaora to Kerwasa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Kerwasa is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kerwasa

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

Health Facilities in Kerwasa

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

FAQs about Kerwasa