Kauwa Sarai - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Kauwa Sarai is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Kauasarai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kauwa Sarai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kauwa Sarai is 501098. The village covers a total geographical area of 771.51 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Jaisinghnagar is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Kauwa Sarai

According to the 2011 Census, Kauwa Sarai village had a total population of 1,536 people, including 787 males and 749 females, living in 354 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.68%, with male literacy at 83.89% and female literacy at 63.09%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 993.

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

Nearby Villages of Kauwa Sarai

Kauwa Sarai 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 Kauwa Sarai

Kauwa Sarai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Beohari, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisinghnagar to Kauwa Sarai is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Kauwa Sarai is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kauwa Sarai

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

Health Facilities in Kauwa Sarai

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

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