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Kurwad Village

Kurwad is an inhabited village in Shadhora Sub-district of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 500606, the Census 2011 record lists 27 people in 3 households and the reported area is 361 hectares. The local references include Ashoknagar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ashoknagar at about 15 km.

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Quick answer: Kurwad is a village in Shadhora Sub-district, Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 500606 and 27 people in 3 households.

Village Code500606

Population27

Households3

Area361 hectares

Nearest TownAshoknagar

Key Village Facts

Village: Kurwad
Census Village Code: 500606
State: Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code: 23
District: Ashoknagar
District Census Code: 459
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit: Shadhora
Sub-district Census Code: 03687
CD Block: Ashoknagar
Households: 3
Population: 27
Male Population: 16
Female Population: 11
Sex Ratio: 687.5
Area: 361 hectares
Area: 3.61 sq km
Nearest Town: Ashoknagar
Nearest Town Distance: 15 km
Reference Year: 2009

Detailed village profile

Kurwad at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 27 people, 361 hectares of reported area and Ashoknagar as the nearest town reference for Kurwad, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateMadhya Pradesh

DistrictAshoknagar

Sub-districtShadhora

CD BlockAshoknagar

Kurwad falls under Shadhora Sub-district in Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh.
The Census village code is 500606.
The record lists 27 people living in 3 households.
The reported village area is 361 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Ashoknagar.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities: Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher: Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density7.48 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size9 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share70.37%Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Irrigated Land Share37.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kurwad in the official administrative record. Census village code 500606 and Ashoknagar CD Block.

State Census Code: 23
District Census Code: 459
Sub-district Census Code: 03687
Village Census Code: 500606
CD Block Code: 0272
CD Block Name: Ashoknagar

Location and Distance

Ashoknagar is the nearest town listed for Kurwad, about 15 km away. Ashoknagar is listed as the district headquarters at about 15 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Shadhora
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 15 km
District Headquarter: Ashoknagar
Distance from District Headquarter: 15 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Ashoknagar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT: Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town: Ashoknagar
Distance from Nearest Town: 15 km
Total Geographical Area: 361 hectares
Area: 3.61 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 27 people in 3 households, with 16 male residents and 11 female residents. The average household size is 9, and SC share is 70.37% and ST share is 0% for Kurwad. Population density works out to about 7.48 people per sq km.

Total Households: 3
Total Population: 27
Male Population: 16
Female Population: 11
Sex Ratio: 687.5
Average Household Size: 9.0
SC Population: 19
SC Male Population: 13
SC Female Population: 6
SC Population Share: 70.37
Village Status: Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Kurwad.

Uncovered Well: Available
Tube Wells Borehole: Available
Open Drainage: Available
Open Kutcha Drainage: Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination: Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System: Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares: 22 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares: 101 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kurwad include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage: Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads: Available
Footpath: Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kurwad is reported as 0 hours per day in summer and 0 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Agriculture Use: Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kurwad show that reported agricultural commodities include Urad, Wheat and Mustard, net sown area is 272 hectares and irrigated land is 101 hectares (37.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Urad
Agricultural Commodities Second: Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third: Mustard
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares: 10.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares: 44 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares: 10 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares: 3 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 272.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 171 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares: 101.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kurwad village located?

Kurwad is in Shadhora Sub-district of Ashoknagar district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Kurwad village in?

Kurwad village is in Ashoknagar district.

Which state is Kurwad village in?

Kurwad village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Kurwad under?

Kurwad comes under Shadhora Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kurwad?

The Census village code of Kurwad is 500606.

What is the population of Kurwad village?

The village record lists 27 people and 3 households for Kurwad.

How many households are in Kurwad village?

The village record lists 3 households for Kurwad.

What is the male and female population of Kurwad?

The record lists 16 male residents and 11 female residents for Kurwad.

What is the sex ratio of Kurwad village?

The sex ratio of Kurwad is 687.5 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kurwad village?

The reported geographical area of Kurwad is 361 hectares.

What is the population density of Kurwad village?

The approximate population density of Kurwad is 7.48 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kurwad?

The nearest town listed for Kurwad is Ashoknagar, about 15 km away.

How far is Kurwad from the district headquarters?

Kurwad is about 15 km from Ashoknagar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kurwad from the sub-district headquarters?

Kurwad is about 15 km from Shadhora, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kurwad?

For Kurwad, reported agricultural commodities include Urad, Wheat and Mustard, net sown area is 272 hectares and irrigated land is 101 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kurwad.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Kurwad.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Kurwad.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.