Guwali - Meghnagar, Jhabua

Guwali is a village situated in the Meghnagar tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meghnagar and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Guwali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guwali is 504455. The village covers a total geographical area of 1466.6 hectares and falls under the 457779 pincode. Dahod is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Guwali

According to the 2011 Census, Guwali village had a total population of 6,489 people, including 3,265 males and 3,224 females, living in 1,049 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 17.34%, with male literacy at 22.62% and female literacy at 12.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6,475.

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

Nearby Villages of Guwali

Guwali 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 Guwali

Guwali 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 Bordi, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dahod to Guwali is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Guwali is about 40 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 Guwali

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

Health Facilities in Guwali

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

FAQs about Guwali