Kulwai - Khurai, Sagar

Kulwai is a village situated in the Khurai tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khurai and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Dhikuwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulwai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulwai is 459803. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.98 hectares and falls under the 470115 pincode. Khurai is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Kulwai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kulwai

As per Census 2011, Kulwai village has a total population of 483 people, consisting of 245 males and 238 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 321 literate and 162 illiterate residents. Additionally, 142 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population483245238
Child Population (0–6 yrs)814437
Scheduled Castes (SC)1427270
Scheduled Tribes (ST)541
Literate Population321174147
Illiterate Population1627191

Nearby Villages of Kulwai

Kulwai 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)
BaghoraNorth1.15 km
Muhali MuhakamNorth-East1.91 km
GhatiyariNorth-West1.95 km
DhikuwaSouth-West1.99 km
HadkariWest2.09 km
Khaijra IjjatEast2.21 km
KnnakhediNorth-East2.74 km
KohaSouth-East2.84 km
HarvanshpurSouth-West3.23 km
BardhaNorth-West3.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kulwai

Kulwai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baghora, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khurai to Kulwai is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Kulwai is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kulwai

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kulwai 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 Kulwai

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

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

FAQs about Kulwai

Where is Kulwai located?

Kulwai village is located in Khurai Tehsil, Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kulwai?

The Gram Panchayat of Kulwai is Dhikuwa.

What is the pincode of Kulwai?

The pincode of Kulwai is 470115.

What is the population of Kulwai?

Kulwai has a total population of 483, including 245 males and 238 females.

How many households are there in Kulwai?

There are 99 households in Kulwai.

What is the literacy rate in Kulwai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kulwai is 66.46%. Male literacy is 71.02% and female literacy is 61.76%.