Dunawa - Multai, Betul

Dunawa is a village situated in the Multai tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Multai and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Dunava serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dunawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dunawa is 486316. The village covers a total geographical area of 710 hectares and falls under the 460663 pincode. Multai is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Dunawa

As per Census 2011, Dunawa village has a total population of 3,162 people, consisting of 1,597 males and 1,565 females. The village has 700 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 333 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,324 literate and 838 illiterate residents. Additionally, 187 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 273 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,1621,5971,565
Child Population (0–6 yrs)333170163
Scheduled Castes (SC)1879988
Scheduled Tribes (ST)273151122
Literate Population2,3241,2871,037
Illiterate Population838310528

Nearby Villages of Dunawa

Dunawa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MusakhapaSouth1.19 km
DunaiNorth1.72 km
KhallaSouth2.70 km
SaraiSouth-East2.91 km
MayawadiNorth-West3.01 km
GangaiEast3.80 km
SonigaonSouth-West3.90 km
KathiNorth-East4.33 km
RidhoraWest4.47 km
SipawaSouth-West4.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dunawa

Dunawa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hatna Pur, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Multai to Dunawa is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Dunawa is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dunawa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dunawa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Dunawa

Where is Dunawa located?

Dunawa village is located in Multai Tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dunawa?

The Gram Panchayat of Dunawa is Dunava.

What is the pincode of Dunawa?

The pincode of Dunawa is 460663.

What is the population of Dunawa?

Dunawa has a total population of 3,162, including 1,597 males and 1,565 females.

How many households are there in Dunawa?

There are 700 households in Dunawa.

What is the literacy rate in Dunawa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dunawa is 73.50%. Male literacy is 80.59% and female literacy is 66.26%.