Bahedawa - Chandra Shekhar Azad Nagar, Alirajpur

Bahedawa is a village situated in the Chandra Shekhar Azad Nagar tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Bhavra and around 30 km from Alirajpur. Bahedawa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahedawa is 504944. The village covers a total geographical area of 388.64 hectares and falls under the 457882 pincode. Bhavra is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Bahedawa

As per Census 2011, Bahedawa village has a total population of 1,140 people, consisting of 543 males and 597 females. The village has 196 households and a sex ratio of 1,099 females per 1,000 males. There are 266 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 336 literate and 804 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,131 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bahedawa are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,140543597
Child Population (0–6 yrs)266140126
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,131541590
Literate Population336177159
Illiterate Population804366438

Nearby Villages of Bahedawa

Bahedawa 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)
Miriyawat ChhotiEast1.69 km
Fata BadiSouth-West1.70 km
Fata ChhotiSouth-West2.03 km
Bhawata BadaNorth-West2.56 km
BarkhedaEast2.62 km
KaluwatSouth2.64 km
GirdhaNorth-East3.30 km
LilumariWest3.31 km
Miryawat BadiNorth-East3.59 km
KatkuwaSouth-West3.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bahedawa

Bahedawa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhamarda, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhavra to Bahedawa is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Bahedawa is about 30 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 Bahedawa

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bahedawa 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 Bahedawa

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

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

FAQs about Bahedawa

Where is Bahedawa located?

Bahedawa village is located in Chandra Shekhar Azad Nagar Tehsil, Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bahedawa?

Bahedawa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bahedawa?

The pincode of Bahedawa is 457882.

What is the population of Bahedawa?

Bahedawa has a total population of 1,140, including 543 males and 597 females.

How many households are there in Bahedawa?

There are 196 households in Bahedawa.

What is the literacy rate in Bahedawa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bahedawa is 29.47%. Male literacy is 32.60% and female literacy is 26.63%.