Kanawada - Kolaras, Shivpuri

Kanawada is a village situated in the Kolaras tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolaras and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Dodyai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanawada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanawada is 455898. The village covers a total geographical area of 456.61 hectares and falls under the 473774 pincode. Kolaras is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Kanawada

As per Census 2011, Kanawada village has a total population of 701 people, consisting of 385 males and 316 females. The village has 149 households and a sex ratio of 820 females per 1,000 males. There are 148 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 257 literate and 444 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 516 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kanawada are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population701385316
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1488959
Scheduled Castes (SC)1174
Scheduled Tribes (ST)516283233
Literate Population25715998
Illiterate Population444226218

Nearby Villages of Kanawada

Kanawada 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)
BhatiSouth-East2.39 km
BabukaNorth-West2.55 km
JoorEast2.77 km
AtruniSouth3.01 km
HinotiyaWest3.33 km
MoraiNorth3.52 km
UkawalNorth-East3.56 km
RachhiSouth-West3.60 km
BedariNorth-West3.90 km
DodahaiEast4.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kanawada

Kanawada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lukwasa, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolaras to Kanawada is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Kanawada is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanawada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kanawada

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kanawada 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 Kanawada

Where is Kanawada located?

Kanawada village is located in Kolaras Tehsil, Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kanawada?

The Gram Panchayat of Kanawada is Dodyai.

What is the pincode of Kanawada?

The pincode of Kanawada is 473774.

What is the population of Kanawada?

Kanawada has a total population of 701, including 385 males and 316 females.

How many households are there in Kanawada?

There are 149 households in Kanawada.

What is the literacy rate in Kanawada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanawada is 36.66%. Male literacy is 41.30% and female literacy is 31.01%.