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

According to the 2011 Census, Gandwada village had a total population of 832 people, including 424 males and 408 females, living in 217 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.55%, with male literacy at 77.59% and female literacy at 31.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 443.

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

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