Chidawad - Tonk Khurd, Dewas

Chidawad is a village situated in the Tonk Khurd tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tonk Khurd and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Chidawad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chidawad is 473281. The village covers a total geographical area of 1001.15 hectares and falls under the 455001 pincode. Tonk Khurd is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Chidawad

According to the 2011 Census, Chidawad village had a total population of 3,522 people, including 1,738 males and 1,784 females, living in 661 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.60%, with male literacy at 89.51% and female literacy at 58.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 605, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Chidawad

Chidawad 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 Chidawad

Chidawad is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ranyal Jasmiya, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tonk Khurd to Chidawad is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Chidawad is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chidawad

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

Health Facilities in Chidawad

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

FAQs about Chidawad