Golawada - Badnawar, Dhar

Golawada is a village situated in the Badnawar tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnawar and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Warnasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Golawada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Golawada is 474520. The village covers a total geographical area of 212.78 hectares and falls under the 454001 pincode. Badnawar is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Golawada

As per Census 2011, Golawada village has a total population of 595 people, consisting of 289 males and 306 females. The village has 122 households and a sex ratio of 1,058 females per 1,000 males. There are 85 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 358 literate and 237 illiterate residents. Additionally, 57 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 76 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population595289306
Child Population (0–6 yrs)853649
Scheduled Castes (SC)572730
Scheduled Tribes (ST)764234
Literate Population358207151
Illiterate Population23782155

Nearby Villages of Golawada

Golawada 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
WarnasaEast2.03 km
KaradiyaNorth-East2.06 km
SanoliSouth-West2.66 km
JalodSouth-East3.21 km
BarodiyaNorth-East3.24 km
KanvanNorth-West3.30 km
BidaNorth3.39 km
KhandigaraWest3.41 km
Rangara KhediSouth4.00 km
DudhwalNorth4.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Golawada

Golawada 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 45.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badnawar to Golawada is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Golawada is about 34 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 Golawada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Golawada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Golawada

Where is Golawada located?

Golawada village is located in Badnawar Tehsil, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Golawada?

The Gram Panchayat of Golawada is Warnasa.

What is the pincode of Golawada?

The pincode of Golawada is 454001.

What is the population of Golawada?

Golawada has a total population of 595, including 289 males and 306 females.

How many households are there in Golawada?

There are 122 households in Golawada.

What is the literacy rate in Golawada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Golawada is 60.17%. Male literacy is 71.63% and female literacy is 49.35%.