Kurawada - Niwai, Tonk

Kurawada is a village situated in the Niwai tehsil of Tonk district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niwai and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Tonk. Shri Rampura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurawada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurawada is 092948. The village covers a total geographical area of 442.31 hectares and falls under the 304025 pincode. Niwai is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kurawada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Niwai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kurawada

As per Census 2011, Kurawada village has a total population of 921 people, consisting of 475 males and 446 females. The village has 132 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 149 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 364 literate and 557 illiterate residents. Additionally, 52 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 94 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population921475446
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1496980
Scheduled Castes (SC)522626
Scheduled Tribes (ST)944846
Literate Population36426797
Illiterate Population557208349

Nearby Villages of Kurawada

Kurawada 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)
Barh HandaEast1.53 km
Shri RajdhanpuraNorth1.56 km
SeepuraSouth-West1.97 km
BhagwatpuraSouth-East2.07 km
MothookaNorth-West2.07 km
Kayamnagar @ BasriNorth-West2.62 km
Barhgor KalanNorth-East2.71 km
AbhaipuraNorth-East2.72 km
RaidamodarpuraNorth3.00 km
LuneraWest3.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kurawada

Kurawada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bansthali Niwai, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Niwai to Kurawada is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tonk to Kurawada is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurawada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kurawada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Kurawada

Where is Kurawada located?

Kurawada village is located in Niwai Tehsil, Tonk district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kurawada?

The Gram Panchayat of Kurawada is Shri Rampura.

What is the pincode of Kurawada?

The pincode of Kurawada is 304025.

What is the population of Kurawada?

Kurawada has a total population of 921, including 475 males and 446 females.

How many households are there in Kurawada?

There are 132 households in Kurawada.

What is the literacy rate in Kurawada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kurawada is 39.52%. Male literacy is 56.21% and female literacy is 21.75%.