Kiwala - Loha, Nanded

Kiwala is a village situated in the Loha tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Loha and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Kiwla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kiwala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kiwala is 545220. The village covers a total geographical area of 1268.73 hectares and falls under the 431707 pincode. Nanded is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kiwala

As per Census 2011, Kiwala village has a total population of 3,623 people, consisting of 1,896 males and 1,727 females. The village has 658 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 498 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,252 literate and 1,371 illiterate residents. Additionally, 431 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,6231,8961,727
Child Population (0–6 yrs)498280218
Scheduled Castes (SC)431224207
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population2,2521,337915
Illiterate Population1,371559812

Nearby Villages of Kiwala

Kiwala 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)
DhakniNorth2.18 km
WadgaonSouth-West2.44 km
Borgaon KiwalaEast2.74 km
Londhe SangviSouth3.34 km
GundegaonNorth4.08 km
WadepuriWest4.38 km
TakalgaonNorth-East4.38 km
ZariNorth-West4.39 km
BabhulgaonNorth-East4.54 km
TelkiSouth-West5.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kiwala

Public transport in the Kiwala is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Huzur Sahib Nanded, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nanded to Kiwala is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Kiwala is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kiwala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kiwala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kiwala

Where is Kiwala located?

Kiwala village is located in Loha Tehsil, Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kiwala?

The Gram Panchayat of Kiwala is Kiwla.

What is the pincode of Kiwala?

The pincode of Kiwala is 431707.

What is the population of Kiwala?

Kiwala has a total population of 3,623, including 1,896 males and 1,727 females.

How many households are there in Kiwala?

There are 658 households in Kiwala.

What is the literacy rate in Kiwala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kiwala is 62.16%. Male literacy is 70.52% and female literacy is 52.98%.