Pedwi - Dharampuri, Dhar

Pedwi is a village situated in the Dharampuri tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharampuri and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Pedwi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pedwi is 475864. The village covers a total geographical area of 663.23 hectares and falls under the 454552 pincode. Dharampuri is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Pedwi

According to the 2011 Census, Pedwi village had a total population of 1,003 people, including 513 males and 490 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.78%, with male literacy at 72.31% and female literacy at 52.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 127, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 367.

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

Nearby Villages of Pedwi

Pedwi 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 Pedwi

Pedwi 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 Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharampuri to Pedwi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Pedwi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pedwi

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

Health Facilities in Pedwi

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

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