Kakarua - Kurwai, Vidisha

Kakarua is a village situated in the Kurwai tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurwai and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Nagvasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kakarua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakarua is 481052. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.81 hectares and falls under the 464224 pincode. Kurwai is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kakarua

According to the 2011 Census, Kakarua village had a total population of 580 people, including 302 males and 278 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.79%, with male literacy at 73.85% and female literacy at 52.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 282.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population580302278
Child Population (0–6 yrs)944252
Scheduled Castes (SC)282144138
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population310192118
Illiterate Population270110160

Nearby Villages of Kakarua

Kakarua 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)
KothaNorth-West1.50 km
GitolaSouth1.75 km
Modan KhediWest1.91 km
SankrodEast1.93 km
NagwasaNorth-East2.14 km
JonakhediNorth-West2.99 km
NawaraNorth3.04 km
LetaniWest3.27 km
HarsaddokhediSouth3.27 km
BhaiswayaSouth-East3.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kakarua

Kakarua is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mandi Bamora, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.5 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 Kurwai to Kakarua is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Kakarua is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kakarua

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kakarua

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kakarua

Where is Kakarua located?

Kakarua village is located in Kurwai Tehsil, Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kakarua?

The Gram Panchayat of Kakarua is Nagvasa.

What is the pincode of Kakarua?

The pincode of Kakarua is 464224.

What is the population of Kakarua?

Kakarua had a total population of 580, including 302 males and 278 females.

How many households are there in Kakarua?

Kakarua had 112 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kakarua?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kakarua was 63.79%. Male literacy was 73.85% and female literacy was 52.21%.