Kakrawada - Basoda, Vidisha

Kakrawada is a village situated in the Basoda tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basoda and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Kakrawada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakrawada is 481291. The village covers a total geographical area of 780 hectares and falls under the 464221 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kakrawada

According to the 2011 Census, Kakrawada village had a total population of 1,324 people, including 708 males and 616 females, living in 305 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.40%, with male literacy at 81.51% and female literacy at 57.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 338, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 204.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakrawada

Kakrawada 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 Kakrawada

Kakrawada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ganj Basoda, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Kakrawada is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Kakrawada is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kakrawada

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

Health Facilities in Kakrawada

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

FAQs about Kakrawada