Bawdikheda - Kannod, Dewas

Bawdikheda is a village situated in the Kannod tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kannod and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Bawdikheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bawdikheda is 473729. The village covers a total geographical area of 3659.81 hectares and falls under the 455332 pincode. 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. For political representation, the village falls under the Khategaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Vidisha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bawdikheda

According to the 2011 Census, Bawdikheda village had a total population of 6,017 people, including 3,062 males and 2,955 females, living in 1,173 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.97%, with male literacy at 59.69% and female literacy at 37.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 494, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4,220.

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

Nearby Villages of Bawdikheda

Bawdikheda 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 Bawdikheda

Bawdikheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dewas, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannod to Bawdikheda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Bawdikheda is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bawdikheda

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

Health Facilities in Bawdikheda

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

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