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

As per Census 2011, Kauwa Sarai village has a total population of 1,536 people, consisting of 787 males and 749 females. The village has 354 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 244 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 952 literate and 584 illiterate residents. Additionally, 993 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kauwa Sarai are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,536787749
Child Population (0–6 yrs)244129115
Scheduled Tribes (ST)993505488
Literate Population952552400
Illiterate Population584235349

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KarriNorth-West2.05 km
DhedhuwaSouth-West2.21 km
MadhaWest2.39 km
BhurkaNorth2.67 km
NagadwahEast3.16 km
JamunihaWest3.56 km
Girui BadiNorth-West4.06 km
Kanadi KhurdNorth4.27 km
DholarSouth-East4.90 km
DeoraSouth-West5.21 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

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

FAQs about Kauwa Sarai

Where is Kauwa Sarai located?

Kauwa Sarai village is located in Jaisinghnagar Tehsil, Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kauwa Sarai?

The Gram Panchayat of Kauwa Sarai is Kauasarai.

What is the pincode of Kauwa Sarai?

The pincode of Kauwa Sarai is 484771.

What is the population of Kauwa Sarai?

Kauwa Sarai has a total population of 1,536, including 787 males and 749 females.

How many households are there in Kauwa Sarai?

There are 354 households in Kauwa Sarai.

What is the literacy rate in Kauwa Sarai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kauwa Sarai is 61.98%. Male literacy is 70.14% and female literacy is 53.40%.