Kuwa - Beohari, Shahdol

Kuwa is a village situated in the Beohari tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beohari and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Kuwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuwa is 500880. The village covers a total geographical area of 862.85 hectares and falls under the 484774 pincode. Beohari is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Kuwa

According to the 2011 Census, Kuwa village had a total population of 4,158 people, including 2,135 males and 2,023 females, living in 921 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.65%, with male literacy at 76.45% and female literacy at 50.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 819, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,867.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuwa

Kuwa 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 Kuwa

Kuwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bijaysota, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beohari to Kuwa is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Kuwa is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuwa

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

Health Facilities in Kuwa

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

FAQs about Kuwa