Pidhway Khurd - Barwaha, Khargone (West Nimar)
Pidhway Khurd is a village situated in the Barwaha tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barwaha and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Piday Bujurg serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pidhway Khurd village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pidhway Khurd is 476682. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.23 hectares and falls under the 451115 pincode. Barwaha is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Pidhway Khurd 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 Pidhway Khurd
According to the 2011 Census, Pidhway Khurd village had a total population of 374 people, including 192 males and 182 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.49%, with male literacy at 63.87% and female literacy at 42.47%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 374 | 192 | 182 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 73 | 37 | 36 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 161 | 99 | 62 |
| Illiterate Population | 213 | 93 | 120 |
Nearby Villages of Pidhway Khurd
Pidhway Khurd 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 Pidhway Khurd
Pidhway Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. Pidhway Khurd has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| 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 Pidhway Khurd is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Pidhway Khurd 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 Pidhway Khurd
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pidhway Khurd village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Pidhway Khurd
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pidhway Khurd village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Pidhway Khurd
Where is Pidhway Khurd located?
Pidhway Khurd village is located in Barwaha Tehsil, Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Pidhway Khurd?
The Gram Panchayat of Pidhway Khurd is Piday Bujurg.
What is the pincode of Pidhway Khurd?
The pincode of Pidhway Khurd is 451115.
What is the population of Pidhway Khurd?
Pidhway Khurd had a total population of 374, including 192 males and 182 females.
How many households are there in Pidhway Khurd?
Pidhway Khurd had 78 households.
What is the literacy rate in Pidhway Khurd?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pidhway Khurd was 53.49%. Male literacy was 63.87% and female literacy was 42.47%.