Bijwad - Kannod, Dewas

Bijwad is a village situated in the Kannod tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kannod and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Bijwad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijwad is 473725. The village covers a total geographical area of 572.73 hectares and falls under the 455440 pincode. Kannod is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Bijwad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dewas Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bijwad

As per Census 2011, Bijwad village has a total population of 1,589 people, consisting of 817 males and 772 females. The village has 383 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 224 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 882 literate and 707 illiterate residents. Additionally, 55 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 984 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijwad

Bijwad 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 Bijwad

Bijwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhiringi, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannod to Bijwad is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Bijwad is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijwad

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

Health Facilities in Bijwad

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

FAQs about Bijwad