Kuwa Kalan - Chunar, Mirzapur

Kuwa Kalan is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Kuba Kala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuwa Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuwa Kalan is 212934. The village covers a total geographical area of 338.75 hectares and falls under the 231304 pincode. Chunar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Kuwa Kalan 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 Marihan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mirzapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kuwa Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Kuwa Kalan village had a total population of 1,236 people, including 672 males and 564 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 839 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.57%, with male literacy at 72.57% and female literacy at 51.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137.

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 Population1,236672564
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22613690
Scheduled Castes (SC)1378057
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population632389243
Illiterate Population604283321

Nearby Villages of Kuwa Kalan

Kuwa Kalan 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)
KhothilawaSouth-East1.97 km
Tendua KalanWest2.42 km
MishirpuraWest2.66 km
GobardahaEast2.68 km
Kuwa KhurdNorth-East3.08 km
Imlia BadhawaSouth-West3.25 km
BargawaNorth-West3.31 km
AnantpurNorth-West4.32 km
PurainiyaWest4.54 km
JaugarhSouth4.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kuwa Kalan

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kuwa Kalan. The nearest railway station is Saktesgarh, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chunar to Kuwa Kalan is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mirzapur to Kuwa Kalan is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuwa Kalan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kuwa Kalan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kuwa Kalan

Where is Kuwa Kalan located?

Kuwa Kalan village is located in Chunar Tehsil, Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kuwa Kalan?

The Gram Panchayat of Kuwa Kalan is Kuba Kala.

What is the pincode of Kuwa Kalan?

The pincode of Kuwa Kalan is 231304.

What is the population of Kuwa Kalan?

Kuwa Kalan had a total population of 1,236, including 672 males and 564 females.

How many households are there in Kuwa Kalan?

Kuwa Kalan had 177 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kuwa Kalan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kuwa Kalan was 62.57%. Male literacy was 72.57% and female literacy was 51.27%.