Rawad - Depalpur, Indore

Rawad is a village situated in the Depalpur tehsil of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Depalpur and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Indore. Rawad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rawad is 476007. The village covers a total geographical area of 964.58 hectares and falls under the 453115 pincode. Betma is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Rawad

According to the 2011 Census, Rawad village had a total population of 2,071 people, including 1,074 males and 997 females, living in 365 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.67%, with male literacy at 52.40% and female literacy at 36.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,274, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 200.

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

Nearby Villages of Rawad

Rawad 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 Rawad

Rawad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rau, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Betma to Rawad is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Indore to Rawad is about 31 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 Rawad

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

Health Facilities in Rawad

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

FAQs about Rawad