Kethora - Kurwai, Vidisha

Kethora is a village situated in the Kurwai tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurwai and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Kaithora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kethora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kethora is 480994. The village covers a total geographical area of 619.2 hectares and falls under the 464224 pincode. Kurwai is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kethora

As per Census 2011, Kethora village has a total population of 802 people, consisting of 410 males and 392 females. The village has 168 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 448 literate and 354 illiterate residents. Additionally, 186 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 136 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kethora

Kethora 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 Kethora

Kethora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kurwai Kethora, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurwai to Kethora is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Kethora is about 75 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 Kethora

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

Health Facilities in Kethora

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

FAQs about Kethora