Lewa - Kolaras, Shivpuri

Lewa is a village situated in the Kolaras tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolaras and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Leva serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lewa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lewa is 455879. The village covers a total geographical area of 411.08 hectares and falls under the 473774 pincode. Kolaras is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Lewa

According to the 2011 Census, Lewa village had a total population of 662 people, including 344 males and 318 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.93%, with male literacy at 67.37% and female literacy at 38.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Lewa

Lewa 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 Lewa

Lewa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kolaras, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolaras to Lewa is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Lewa 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 Lewa

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

Health Facilities in Lewa

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

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