Karguwan - Moth, Jhansi

Karguwan is a village situated in the Moth tehsil of Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Moth and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jhansi. Karguwan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karguwan is 152219. The village covers a total geographical area of 967.05 hectares and falls under the 284301 pincode. Chirgaon is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Karguwan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Babina Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhansi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karguwan

According to the 2011 Census, Karguwan village had a total population of 5,093 people, including 2,646 males and 2,447 females, living in 906 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.87%, with male literacy at 91.98% and female literacy at 66.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,206.

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

Nearby Villages of Karguwan

Karguwan 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 Karguwan

Karguwan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nankhas, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chirgaon to Karguwan is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhansi to Karguwan is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karguwan

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

Health Facilities in Karguwan

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

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