Kurawad - Basoda, Vidisha

Kurawad 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 48 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Nibodiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurawad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurawad is 481165. The village covers a total geographical area of 239 hectares and falls under the 464221 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kurawad 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 Kurawad

According to the 2011 Census, Kurawad village had a total population of 362 people, including 182 males and 180 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.39%, with male literacy at 68.35% and female literacy at 48.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 189.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurawad

Kurawad 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 Kurawad

Kurawad 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 Kurawad is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Kurawad is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurawad

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

Health Facilities in Kurawad

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

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