Badhawa - Satwas, Dewas

Badhawa is a village situated in the Satwas tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satwas and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Badhawa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badhawa is 473797. The village covers a total geographical area of 2544.83 hectares and falls under the 455440 pincode. Kantaphod is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Badhawa 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 Badhawa

As per Census 2011, Badhawa village has a total population of 2,628 people, consisting of 1,340 males and 1,288 females. The village has 506 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 466 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,193 literate and 1,435 illiterate residents. Additionally, 240 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,996 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6281,3401,288
Child Population (0–6 yrs)466243223
Scheduled Castes (SC)240126114
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,9961,026970
Literate Population1,193739454
Illiterate Population1,435601834

Nearby Villages of Badhawa

Badhawa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NayapuraSouth2.87 km
BekalyaSouth-East2.97 km
BoraniNorth-West4.24 km
PangaraEast5.03 km
HirapurWest5.15 km
BhawanaEast5.20 km
LehkiSouth-East5.62 km
BurutkhedaNorth-East5.94 km
JansurSouth-West6.21 km
BijwadNorth6.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Badhawa

Badhawa 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 65.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantaphod to Badhawa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Badhawa is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badhawa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Badhawa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Badhawa

Where is Badhawa located?

Badhawa village is located in Satwas Tehsil, Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Badhawa?

Badhawa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Badhawa?

The pincode of Badhawa is 455440.

What is the population of Badhawa?

Badhawa has a total population of 2,628, including 1,340 males and 1,288 females.

How many households are there in Badhawa?

There are 506 households in Badhawa.

What is the literacy rate in Badhawa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badhawa is 45.40%. Male literacy is 55.15% and female literacy is 35.25%.