Gorwa - Tonk Khurd, Dewas

Gorwa is a village situated in the Tonk Khurd tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tonk Khurd and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Gorwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorwa is 473289. The village covers a total geographical area of 384.27 hectares and falls under the 455116 pincode. Tonk Khurd is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Gorwa 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 Gorwa

According to the 2011 Census, Gorwa village had a total population of 1,435 people, including 755 males and 680 females, living in 296 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.33%, with male literacy at 90.53% and female literacy at 53.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 283.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorwa

Gorwa 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 Gorwa

Gorwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ranyal Jasmiya, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tonk Khurd to Gorwa is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Gorwa is about 33 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 Gorwa

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

Health Facilities in Gorwa

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

FAQs about Gorwa