Kalwa - Moman Badodiya, Shajapur

Kalwa is a village situated in the Moman Badodiya tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Moman Badodiya and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Dupada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalwa is 472951. The village covers a total geographical area of 707.43 hectares and falls under the 465226 pincode. Kannod is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kalwa

According to the 2011 Census, Kalwa village had a total population of 631 people, including 343 males and 288 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 840 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.41%, with male literacy at 75.78% and female literacy at 47.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 172.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalwa

Kalwa 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 Kalwa

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kalwa. The nearest railway station is Shajapur, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannod to Kalwa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Kalwa is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalwa

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

Health Facilities in Kalwa

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

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