Bedawali - Meghnagar, Jhabua

Bedawali is a village situated in the Meghnagar tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meghnagar and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Bedawali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bedawali is 504520. The village covers a total geographical area of 292.03 hectares and falls under the 457779 pincode. Meghnagar is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Bedawali

According to the 2011 Census, Bedawali village had a total population of 2,846 people, including 1,464 males and 1,382 females, living in 559 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.63%, with male literacy at 71.02% and female literacy at 43.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,567.

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

Nearby Villages of Bedawali

Bedawali 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 Bedawali

Bedawali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Meghnagar, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Meghnagar to Bedawali is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Bedawali is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bedawali

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

Health Facilities in Bedawali

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

FAQs about Bedawali