Borood - Manawar, Dhar

Borood is a village situated in the Manawar tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manawar and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Borood village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Borood is 475667. The village covers a total geographical area of 807.15 hectares and falls under the 454446 pincode. Manawar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Borood

According to the 2011 Census, Borood village had a total population of 1,973 people, including 980 males and 993 females, living in 401 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.96%, with male literacy at 76.09% and female literacy at 50.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 160, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 846.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,973980993
Child Population (0–6 yrs)310156154
Scheduled Castes (SC)1608575
Scheduled Tribes (ST)846406440
Literate Population1,047627420
Illiterate Population926353573

Nearby Villages of Borood

Borood 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)
MehtakhediSouth1.66 km
JhapadiNorth-West1.90 km
GuradiyaNorth2.01 km
DedlaNorth-East2.70 km
DaswiNorth3.04 km
BorliEast3.47 km
KhumanpuraSouth-West3.67 km
SinghanaWest3.70 km
AnjanyaNorth-West4.23 km
PachkhedaSouth-East4.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Borood

Borood is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mhow, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manawar to Borood is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Borood is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Borood

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Borood

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

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

FAQs about Borood

Where is Borood located?

Borood village is located in Manawar Tehsil, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Borood?

Borood is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Borood?

The pincode of Borood is 454446.

What is the population of Borood?

Borood had a total population of 1,973, including 980 males and 993 females.

How many households are there in Borood?

Borood had 401 households.

What is the literacy rate in Borood?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Borood was 62.96%. Male literacy was 76.09% and female literacy was 50.06%.