Balwadi - Varla, Barwani

Balwadi is a village situated in the Varla tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Varla and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Balwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balwadi is 478668. The village covers a total geographical area of 1039.89 hectares and falls under the 451666 pincode. Sendhwa is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Balwadi

As per Census 2011, Balwadi village has a total population of 8,268 people, consisting of 4,240 males and 4,028 females. The village has 1,697 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,434 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,407 literate and 3,861 illiterate residents. Additionally, 205 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,250 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Balwadi

Balwadi 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 Balwadi

Balwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhortex, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sendhwa to Balwadi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Balwadi is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balwadi

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

Health Facilities in Balwadi

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

FAQs about Balwadi