Kuwandanda - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Kuwandanda is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Rarua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuwandanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuwandanda is 132736. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.61 hectares and falls under the 242401 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Kuwandanda

According to the 2011 Census, Kuwandanda village had a total population of 598 people, including 322 males and 276 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.09%, with male literacy at 68.48% and female literacy at 46.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 101.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuwandanda

Kuwandanda 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 Kuwandanda

Kuwandanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vazeerpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Kuwandanda is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Kuwandanda is about 73 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 Kuwandanda

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

Health Facilities in Kuwandanda

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

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