Karkwada - Ghansaur, Seoni

Karkwada is a village situated in the Ghansaur tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansaur and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Golhiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karkwada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karkwada is 496155. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.39 hectares and falls under the 480999 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Karkwada

As per Census 2011, Karkwada village has a total population of 292 people, consisting of 145 males and 147 females. The village has 58 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 207 literate and 85 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 63 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karkwada

Karkwada 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 Karkwada

Karkwada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghonsor, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Karkwada is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Karkwada is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karkwada

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

Health Facilities in Karkwada

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

FAQs about Karkwada