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

According to the 2011 Census, Kanawada village had a total population of 701 people, including 385 males and 316 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 821 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.47%, with male literacy at 53.72% and female literacy at 38.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 516.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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