Bawdikheda Village Overview
Bawdikheda is a village in Kannod tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It lies about 30 km from Kannod tehsil headquarters and around 85 km from Dewas district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Bawdikheda village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Bawdikheda village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bawdikheda is 473729. The village covers a geographical area of 3659.81 hectares. Kannod is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Bawdikheda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Khategaon Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Vidisha Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Bawdikheda
Population & Demographics of Bawdikheda
This section provides population and demographic details of Bawdikheda village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,017 | 3,062 | 2,955 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,132 | 569 | 563 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 494 | 257 | 237 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 4,220 | 2,138 | 2,082 |
| Literate Population | 2,392 | 1,488 | 904 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,625 | 1,574 | 2,051 |
Key population details of Bawdikheda village are given below:
- Bawdikheda village is a densely populated village with a total population of around 6,017, including approximately 3,062 males and 2,955 females, with a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 494 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 4,220 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Bawdikheda village is low, with a literacy rate of about 39.75%.
- There are around 1,173 households in Bawdikheda village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bawdikheda
Transport facilities help residents of Bawdikheda village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Bawdikheda
The following villages are located close to Bawdikheda and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bawdikheda
- Where is Bawdikheda located?
- Bawdikheda village is located in Kannod Tehsil, Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bawdikheda?
- Bawdikheda is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Bawdikheda?
- Bawdikheda has a total population of 6,017, including 3,062 males and 2,955 females.
- How many households are there in Bawdikheda?
- There are 1,173 households in Bawdikheda.
- What is the literacy rate in Bawdikheda?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bawdikheda is 39.75%. Male literacy is 48.60% and female literacy is 30.59%.