Kirwaya - Basoda, Vidisha

Kirwaya is a village situated in the Basoda tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basoda and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Kirwaya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kirwaya is 481178. The village covers a total geographical area of 1329 hectares and falls under the 464221 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kirwaya

As per Census 2011, Kirwaya village has a total population of 1,976 people, consisting of 1,049 males and 927 females. The village has 418 households and a sex ratio of 883 females per 1,000 males. There are 322 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,196 literate and 780 illiterate residents. Additionally, 525 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9761,049927
Child Population (0–6 yrs)322161161
Scheduled Castes (SC)525284241
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population1,196729467
Illiterate Population780320460

Nearby Villages of Kirwaya

Kirwaya 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)
MutarraEast2.14 km
AgasodSouth2.80 km
Pipariya JajonNorth-East2.89 km
BilwayWest3.17 km
BiharipurSouth3.47 km
Raj KhedaSouth-East3.55 km
Chak MasoodpurNorth-West3.71 km
GrahiniSouth-West3.76 km
RojrooSouth-West3.89 km
BanwasaEast4.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kirwaya

Kirwaya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bareth, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Kirwaya is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Kirwaya 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 Kirwaya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kirwaya

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

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

FAQs about Kirwaya

Where is Kirwaya located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kirwaya?

Kirwaya is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kirwaya?

The pincode of Kirwaya is 464221.

What is the population of Kirwaya?

Kirwaya has a total population of 1,976, including 1,049 males and 927 females.

How many households are there in Kirwaya?

There are 418 households in Kirwaya.

What is the literacy rate in Kirwaya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kirwaya is 60.53%. Male literacy is 69.49% and female literacy is 50.38%.