Bijwad Village Overview
Bijwad is a village in Kannod tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It lies about 21 km from Kannod tehsil headquarters and around 100 km from Dewas district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Bahirawad is the Gram Panchayat for Bijwad village.
The sections below provide essential information about Bijwad 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 Bijwad is 473725. The village covers a geographical area of 572.73 hectares. Kannod is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.
Location Map of Bijwad
Population & Demographics of Bijwad
This section provides population and demographic details of Bijwad village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,589 | 817 | 772 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 224 | 116 | 108 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 55 | 22 | 33 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 984 | 501 | 483 |
| Literate Population | 882 | 512 | 370 |
| Illiterate Population | 707 | 305 | 402 |
Key population details of Bijwad village are given below:
- Bijwad village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,589, including approximately 817 males and 772 females, with a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 55 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 984 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Bijwad village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 55.51%.
- There are around 383 households in Bijwad village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bijwad
Transport facilities help residents of Bijwad 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 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Bijwad
The following villages are located close to Bijwad 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 Bijwad
- Where is Bijwad located?
- Bijwad village is located in Kannod Tehsil, Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bijwad?
- The Gram Panchayat of Bijwad is Bahirawad (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Bijwad?
- Bijwad has a total population of 1,589, including 817 males and 772 females.
- How many households are there in Bijwad?
- There are 383 households in Bijwad.
- What is the literacy rate in Bijwad?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bijwad is 55.51%. Male literacy is 62.67% and female literacy is 47.93%.