Kudwa - Kurai, Seoni

Kudwa is a village situated in the Kurai tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurai and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Kudwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kudwa is 497216. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.41 hectares and falls under the 480880 pincode. Seoni is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

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

Population of Kudwa

As per Census 2011, Kudwa village has a total population of 581 people, consisting of 279 males and 302 females. The village has 157 households and a sex ratio of 1,082 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 326 literate and 255 illiterate residents. Additionally, 306 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 24 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population581279302
Child Population (0–6 yrs)934548
Scheduled Castes (SC)306143163
Scheduled Tribes (ST)241410
Literate Population326174152
Illiterate Population255105150

Nearby Villages of Kudwa

Kudwa 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)
Chichaldoh Ryt.East1.48 km
ChichaldohmalNorth-East2.98 km
Borikheda Mal.South-East3.00 km
KalimatiEast4.08 km
NandoraNorth-East4.68 km
Dhobi Tola Ryt.South5.33 km
Bichhwa Ryt.South-East5.37 km
KhidkiSouth-West5.39 km
Dhobi Tola MalSouth5.60 km
TakadiEast5.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kudwa

Kudwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sukli, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Seoni to Kudwa is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kudwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kudwa

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

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

FAQs about Kudwa

Where is Kudwa located?

Kudwa village is located in Kurai Tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kudwa?

Kudwa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kudwa?

The pincode of Kudwa is 480880.

What is the population of Kudwa?

Kudwa has a total population of 581, including 279 males and 302 females.

How many households are there in Kudwa?

There are 157 households in Kudwa.

What is the literacy rate in Kudwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kudwa is 56.11%. Male literacy is 62.37% and female literacy is 50.33%.