Gawla - Anjad, Barwani

Gawla is a village situated in the Anjad tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anjad and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Mehgaon Deb serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gawla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gawla is 478281. The village covers a total geographical area of 212.84 hectares and falls under the 451660 pincode. Anjad is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Gawla

According to the 2011 Census, Gawla village had a total population of 259 people, including 132 males and 127 females, living in 49 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.02%, with male literacy at 67.92% and female literacy at 44.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 250, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Gawla

Gawla 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 Gawla

Gawla is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anjad to Gawla is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Gawla is about 38 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 Gawla

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

Health Facilities in Gawla

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

FAQs about Gawla