Garwada - Petlawad, Jhabua

Garwada is a village situated in the Petlawad tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Petlawad and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Gamdi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garwada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garwada is 504302. The village covers a total geographical area of 196.31 hectares and falls under the 457770 pincode. Petlawad is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Garwada

According to the 2011 Census, Garwada village had a total population of 372 people, including 183 males and 189 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 31.60%, with male literacy at 40.00% and female literacy at 23.65%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 372.

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

Nearby Villages of Garwada

Garwada 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 Garwada

Garwada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Raoti, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Petlawad to Garwada is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Garwada is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garwada

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

Health Facilities in Garwada

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

FAQs about Garwada