Utwaha - Karera, Shivpuri

Utwaha is a village situated in the Karera tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karera and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Khiriapunawali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Utwaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Utwaha is 455695. The village covers a total geographical area of 266.19 hectares and falls under the 473660 pincode. Karera is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Utwaha

According to the 2011 Census, Utwaha village had a total population of 470 people, including 264 males and 206 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 780 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.52%, with male literacy at 70.61% and female literacy at 41.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147.

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

Nearby Villages of Utwaha

Utwaha 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 Utwaha

Utwaha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Karari, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karera to Utwaha is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Utwaha is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Utwaha

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

Health Facilities in Utwaha

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

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