Gawala - Thikri, Barwani

Gawala is a village situated in the Thikri tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. Chichali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gawala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gawala is 478203. The village covers a total geographical area of 433.8 hectares and falls under the 451660 pincode. Anjad is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Gawala 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 Gawala

According to the 2011 Census, Gawala village had a total population of 645 people, including 328 males and 317 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.69%, with male literacy at 91.39% and female literacy at 52.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 448, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Gawala

Gawala 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 Gawala

Gawala 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 Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anjad to Gawala is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Gawala is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gawala

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

Health Facilities in Gawala

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

FAQs about Gawala