Kanwas - Khacharod, Ujjain

Kanwas is a village situated in the Khacharod tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khacharod and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Kanwas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanwas is 471083. The village covers a total geographical area of 873.98 hectares and falls under the 456224 pincode. Khacharod is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kanwas

As per Census 2011, Kanwas village has a total population of 1,820 people, consisting of 937 males and 883 females. The village has 370 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 246 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,039 literate and 781 illiterate residents. Additionally, 549 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 42 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanwas

Kanwas 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 Kanwas

Kanwas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Runkhera, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khacharod to Kanwas is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Kanwas is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanwas

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

Health Facilities in Kanwas

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

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