Jawasiya - Badnawar, Dhar

Jawasiya is a village situated in the Badnawar tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnawar and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Jawasiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jawasiya is 474387. The village covers a total geographical area of 391.24 hectares and falls under the 454660 pincode. Badnawar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Jawasiya

As per Census 2011, Jawasiya village has a total population of 722 people, consisting of 362 males and 360 females. The village has 122 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 488 literate and 234 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 139 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population722362360
Child Population (0–6 yrs)865234
Scheduled Castes (SC)533023
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1396871
Literate Population488281207
Illiterate Population23481153

Nearby Villages of Jawasiya

Jawasiya 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)
SilodiyaNorth1.56 km
Maya KhediWest1.70 km
PalibarodaSouth2.18 km
JassakhediEast2.55 km
TokraNorth-East2.89 km
KarodaNorth-West3.34 km
PitlawadiyaNorth3.56 km
Kathodiya ChhotaSouth-West3.62 km
KalyanpuraSouth-West3.65 km
BalodaarsiEast3.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jawasiya

Jawasiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Runija, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badnawar to Jawasiya is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Jawasiya is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jawasiya

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

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

Health Facilities in Jawasiya

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jawasiya 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Jawasiya

Where is Jawasiya located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Jawasiya?

Jawasiya is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jawasiya?

The pincode of Jawasiya is 454660.

What is the population of Jawasiya?

Jawasiya has a total population of 722, including 362 males and 360 females.

How many households are there in Jawasiya?

There are 122 households in Jawasiya.

What is the literacy rate in Jawasiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jawasiya is 67.59%. Male literacy is 77.62% and female literacy is 57.50%.