Kurwasa village, Chanderi tehsil | Pincode 473446

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Ravindra Singh Narwariya

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LGD code: 500260
Pincode: 473446
Post office: Chanderi
Population: 882
Households: 208
Literacy rate: 38.3%
Sex ratio: 917 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 252
Distance to district centre: 27 km
Distance to mandal centre: 6 km
Distance to Bhopal: 168 km
Distance to Delhi: 446 km
Nearest railway station: Piprai Gaon · 19 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Goverment hospital,Chanderi · 13 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kurwasa compares

By population, Kurwasa ranks #39 of 111 villages in Chanderi mandal.

Literacy rate

38.3%

−8.8% vs mandal average

Kurwasa: 38.3%
Chanderi mandal: 47.1%
Ashoknagar district: 55.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

917

+15 vs mandal average

Kurwasa: 917
Chanderi mandal: 902

Household size

people per home

4.2

−0.3 vs mandal average

Kurwasa: 4.2
Chanderi mandal: 4.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Kurwasa at a glance

Kurwasa is a village of 882 people in 208 households (Census 2011) in Chanderi tehsil, Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh, the 39th-largest of 111 villages in Chanderi tehsil. Literacy is 38%, 9 points below the tehsil average of 47% and the sex ratio is 917 women per 1,000 men. It lies 27 km from the Ashoknagar district centre, 28 km from Jakhalon, the nearest town, 19 km from Piprai Gaon railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 473446, served by Chanderi post office; the LGD village code is 500260. The nearest hospital or health centre is Goverment hospital,Chanderi, 13 km away. The sarpanch is Ravindra Singh Narwariya, and the village votes in Mungaoli assembly constituency, represented by MLA Brajendra Singh Yadav. The population is estimated at 1,040 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kurwasa · this village	882	38%	—
Barodiya Pachhar · Chanderi	784	48%	2.1 km NW
Sangampur · Chanderi	131	53%	3.1 km N
Gora Seharai · Chanderi	889	54%	3.4 km N
Nawni · Chanderi	2,097	41%	4.3 km E
Halanpur · Chanderi	743	48%	4.5 km NE
Naya Kheda · Chanderi	1,539	54%	4.8 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kurwasa

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 10
Power hours (winter): 8
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: CHANDERI
Distance to nearest town (km): 23
Distance to district HQ (km): 45
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 23
All-weather road: No
Total area (ha): 674.73
Irrigated area (ha): 168.76
Forest area (ha): 134.06

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Kurwasa

LGD code: 500260
Pincode: 473446
Post office: Chanderi
Population (Census 2011): 882
Population (projected 2026): 1,040
Households: 208
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 917
Literacy rate: 38.3%
Coordinates: 24.66798°N, 78.01806°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Guna
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mungaoli
Member of Parliament: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Member of Legislative Assembly: Brajendra Singh Yadav
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Ravindra Singh Narwariya
Block / Mandal: Chanderi

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Ashoknagar district level

Then & Now

Kurwasa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

882

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,040

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

208

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

245

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 882Census 2011
Households: 208Census 2011
Literacy rate: 38.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 917 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,0402026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2452026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 5,64,02,812ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 915NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 61.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 53.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 46.1%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 59.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Ashoknagar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,15,287PMAY-G · 37,15,287 of 49,89,236 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Ashoknagar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,79,642Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Ashoknagar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Notable places in Kurwasa

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Andhakuan group of temples, Thubon
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Kuti group of temples and Vaishnava monastery, Thoban
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Getting there

How to reach Kurwasa

Mandal centre

Chanderi · ≈ 5.6 km

≈ 12 min by car · 14 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Ashoknagar · ≈ 27 km

≈ 55 min by car · 1 h 5 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,828 people

Jakhalon · ≈ 28 km

≈ 58 min by car · 1 h 8 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhopal168 kmcapital
Delhi446 km
Hyderabad811 km
Mumbai817 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationPiprai Gaon19 km
Hospital / PHCGoverment hospital,Chanderi13 km
ATM / bankBank of Baroda40 km
CollegeD.I.E.T Lalitpur40 km
Police stationmahila police thana40 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Kurwasa

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🛕Hori ki marhia group of temples, ThubonTemple1.9 km ↗
🛕Andhakuan group of temples, ThubonTemple2.3 km ↗
🛕Kuti group of temples and Vaishnava monastery, ThobanTemple2.6 km ↗
🛕Gargaj and Mahadev Ghat Group of TemplesTemple2.9 km ↗
🛕Mahadev Ghat group of temples, ThubonTemple2.9 km ↗
🛕Sita marhi group of temples, ThubonTemple3.3 km ↗

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September 2026

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One vote, four years: Madhya Pradesh High Court orders recount in sarpanch polls

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Madhya Pradesh: September sugarcane planting puts focus on quality seed selection

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MP Monsoon May Stay Active Till September 21, 33.1 Inches of Rain Recorded So Far

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News from Ashoknagar & Madhya Pradesh

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One vote, four years: Madhya Pradesh High Court orders recount in sarpanch polls
The Indian Expressyesterday
Madhya Pradesh: September sugarcane planting puts focus on quality seed selection
ChiniMandiyesterday
MP Monsoon May Stay Active Till September 21, 33.1 Inches of Rain Recorded So Far
Ground Reportyesterday
Forest Land Diversion Recommended For Irrigation, Hydropower Projects In Madhya Pradesh
Swarajyayesterday
Rain spell to continue in MP till Sept 21: Monsoon in final phase but remains active; 33.1 inches rainfall ...
Bhaskar Englishyesterday
MoEFCC recommends forest land diversion for irrigation, hydro projects in Madhya Pradesh
The New Indian Express2 days ago

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People often ask about Kurwasa

What is the pincode of Kurwasa?

The pincode of Kurwasa, Chanderi tehsil, Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh is 473446. The post office is Chanderi.

Which post office delivers to Kurwasa?

Mail for Kurwasa is delivered through Chanderi post office, pincode 473446, in Chanderi tehsil, Ashoknagar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kurwasa located?

Kurwasa is a village in Chanderi tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Kurwasa as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kurwasa village has a population of 882 across 208 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kurwasa?

The current sarpanch of Kurwasa gram panchayat is Ravindra Singh Narwariya.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kurwasa in?

Kurwasa falls under the Guna Lok Sabha constituency (PC #4) of Madhya Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kurwasa in?

Kurwasa falls under the Mungaoli assembly constituency (AC #34) of Madhya Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Kurwasa?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kurwasa village is 38.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Kurwasa?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kurwasa village is 917 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kurwasa?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kurwasa, including Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana, Mukhyamantri Tirth Darshan Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Kurwasa from Ashoknagar district centre?

Kurwasa is approximately 27 km (straight-line) from the centre of Ashoknagar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Kurwasa?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kurwasa village is 500260.

Which is the nearest town to Kurwasa?

Jakhalon (population 10,828, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 28 km from Kurwasa in a straight line.

How big is Kurwasa compared to other villages in Chanderi tehsil?

Kurwasa ranks 39 of 111 villages in Chanderi tehsil by Census 2011 population (882 residents).

How far is Kurwasa from Bhopal?

Kurwasa is about 168 km from Bhopal in a straight line (the state capital of Madhya Pradesh); by road expect roughly 219 km.

How far is Kurwasa from Delhi?

Kurwasa is about 446 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 580 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kurwasa?

Piprai Gaon is the nearest railway station to Kurwasa, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kurwasa?

Goverment hospital,Chanderi is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kurwasa, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kurwasa?

Bank of Baroda is the nearest ATM or bank to Kurwasa, about 40 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 51 km.

Who is the MLA of Kurwasa?

Kurwasa falls under Mungaoli assembly constituency (AC 34). The sitting MLA is Brajendra Singh Yadav (BJP).

Who is the MP for Kurwasa?

Kurwasa is in Guna Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Jyotiraditya Scindia (Jyotiraditya Scindia).

What is the population of Kurwasa in 2026?

Kurwasa is estimated at 1,040 people in 2026, up about 18% from 882 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kurwasa in?

Madhya Pradesh falls in the Central Plateau and Hills zone (soybean, wheat, gram, cotton) and the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Kurwasa in Ashoknagar district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Kurwasa?

Ravindra Singh Narwariya is the sarpanch of Kurwasa gram panchayat, Chanderi tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Chanderi tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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