Gandwada - Badnawar, Dhar

Gandwada is a village situated in the Badnawar tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnawar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Kumedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandwada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandwada is 474469. The village covers a total geographical area of 476.74 hectares and falls under the 454665 pincode. Badnawar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Gandwada

As per Census 2011, Gandwada village has a total population of 832 people, consisting of 424 males and 408 females. The village has 217 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 378 literate and 454 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 443 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandwada

Gandwada 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 Gandwada

Gandwada 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 Runija, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badnawar to Gandwada is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Gandwada is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandwada

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

Health Facilities in Gandwada

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

FAQs about Gandwada