Methwada - Depalpur, Indore

Methwada is a village situated in the Depalpur tehsil of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Depalpur and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Indore. Methwada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Methwada is 476019. The village covers a total geographical area of 1244.04 hectares and falls under the 453001 pincode. Betma is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Methwada

According to the 2011 Census, Methwada village had a total population of 2,892 people, including 1,454 males and 1,438 females, living in 595 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.43%, with male literacy at 81.42% and female literacy at 51.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 432, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 172.

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

Nearby Villages of Methwada

Methwada 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 Methwada

Methwada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Haranya Kheri, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Betma to Methwada is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Indore to Methwada 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 Methwada

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

Health Facilities in Methwada

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

FAQs about Methwada