Dhawada - Varla, Barwani

Dhawada is a village situated in the Varla tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Varla and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Dhawada (ch.) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhawada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhawada is 478692. The village covers a total geographical area of 338.81 hectares and falls under the 451556 pincode. Sendhwa is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Dhawada 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 Dhawada

According to the 2011 Census, Dhawada village had a total population of 1,552 people, including 772 males and 780 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 20.47%, with male literacy at 21.90% and female literacy at 19.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,535.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhawada

Dhawada 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 Dhawada

Dhawada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paldhi, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sendhwa to Dhawada is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Dhawada is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhawada

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

Health Facilities in Dhawada

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

FAQs about Dhawada