Mawada - Sonkatch, Dewas

Mawada is a village situated in the Sonkatch tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonkatch and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Dhaturiaram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mawada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mawada is 473394. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.83 hectares and falls under the 455118 pincode. Sonkatch is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Mawada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sonkatch Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dewas Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mawada

According to the 2011 Census, Mawada village had a total population of 298 people, including 158 males and 140 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.96%, with male literacy at 80.92% and female literacy at 39.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Mawada

Mawada 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 Mawada

Mawada 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 Pir Umrod, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonkatch to Mawada is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Mawada is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mawada

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

Health Facilities in Mawada

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

FAQs about Mawada