Mawasa - Khategaon, Dewas

Mawasa is a village situated in the Khategaon tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khategaon and around 155 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Soangaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mawasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mawasa is 474351. The village covers a total geographical area of 231.32 hectares and falls under the 455339 pincode. Khategaon is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Mawasa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Mawasa

According to the 2011 Census, Mawasa village had a total population of 352 people, including 193 males and 159 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 824 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.94%, with male literacy at 84.88% and female literacy at 55.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Mawasa

Mawasa 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 Mawasa

Mawasa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Charkhera, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khategaon to Mawasa is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Mawasa is about 155 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mawasa

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

Health Facilities in Mawasa

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

FAQs about Mawasa