Dawana - Thikri, Barwani

Dawana is a village situated in the Thikri tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thikri and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Dawana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dawana is 478215. The village covers a total geographical area of 644.79 hectares and falls under the 451660 pincode. Anjad is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Dawana 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 Dawana

According to the 2011 Census, Dawana village had a total population of 3,608 people, including 1,828 males and 1,780 females, living in 785 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.70%, with male literacy at 85.70% and female literacy at 67.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 667, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 464.

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

Nearby Villages of Dawana

Dawana 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 Dawana

Dawana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anjad to Dawana is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Dawana is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dawana

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

Health Facilities in Dawana

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

FAQs about Dawana