Athwan - Barwaha, Khargone (West Nimar)
Athwan is a village situated in the Barwaha tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barwaha and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Badikhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Athwan village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Athwan is 476588. The village covers a total geographical area of 447.37 hectares and falls under the 451115 pincode. Barwaha is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Athwan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Maheshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khargone Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Athwan
As per Census 2011, Athwan village has a total population of 481 people, consisting of 255 males and 226 females. The village has 111 households and a sex ratio of 886 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 344 literate and 137 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 207 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Athwan are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 481 | 255 | 226 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 53 | 32 | 21 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 28 | 9 | 19 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 207 | 111 | 96 |
| Literate Population | 344 | 202 | 142 |
| Illiterate Population | 137 | 53 | 84 |
Nearby Villages of Athwan
Athwan is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Athwan
Athwan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. Athwan has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barwaha to Athwan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Athwan is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Athwan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Athwan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Athwan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Athwan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Athwan
Where is Athwan located?
Athwan village is located in Barwaha Tehsil, Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Athwan?
The Gram Panchayat of Athwan is Badikhar.
What is the pincode of Athwan?
The pincode of Athwan is 451115.
What is the population of Athwan?
Athwan has a total population of 481, including 255 males and 226 females.
How many households are there in Athwan?
There are 111 households in Athwan.
What is the literacy rate in Athwan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Athwan is 71.52%. Male literacy is 79.22% and female literacy is 62.83%.