Bedwalya - Kukshi, Dhar

Bedwalya is a village situated in the Kukshi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kukshi and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Bedvalya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bedwalya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bedwalya is 475518. The village covers a total geographical area of 313.59 hectares and falls under the 454331 pincode. Kukshi is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Bedwalya

According to the 2011 Census, Bedwalya village had a total population of 1,201 people, including 590 males and 611 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.86%, with male literacy at 64.65% and female literacy at 43.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 535.

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

Nearby Villages of Bedwalya

Bedwalya 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 Bedwalya

Bedwalya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nahargarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kukshi to Bedwalya is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Bedwalya is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bedwalya

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

Health Facilities in Bedwalya

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

FAQs about Bedwalya