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

As per Census 2011, Kakrawada village has a total population of 1,324 people, consisting of 708 males and 616 females. The village has 305 households and a sex ratio of 870 females per 1,000 males. There are 209 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 785 literate and 539 illiterate residents. Additionally, 338 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 204 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,324708616
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20911396
Scheduled Castes (SC)338186152
Scheduled Tribes (ST)204100104
Literate Population785485300
Illiterate Population539223316

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kala KhediSouth-West1.88 km
Balra KalaSouth-West2.44 km
JonsiSouth2.47 km
KachrodNorth-West2.59 km
MewliNorth-West2.73 km
SyariEast2.76 km
JasikhediSouth2.83 km
TabakkalpurNorth3.15 km
Balra KhurdSouth-West3.29 km
MoraudaSouth-East3.59 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kakrawada

Where is Kakrawada located?

Kakrawada village is located in Basoda Tehsil, Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kakrawada?

Kakrawada is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kakrawada?

The pincode of Kakrawada is 464221.

What is the population of Kakrawada?

Kakrawada has a total population of 1,324, including 708 males and 616 females.

How many households are there in Kakrawada?

There are 305 households in Kakrawada.

What is the literacy rate in Kakrawada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kakrawada is 59.29%. Male literacy is 68.50% and female literacy is 48.70%.