Badwel - Maheshwar, Khargone (West Nimar)
Badwel is a village situated in the Maheshwar tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maheshwar and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Badwel village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badwel is 476897. The village covers a total geographical area of 1016.96 hectares and falls under the 450554 pincode. Maheshwar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Badwel village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Badwel
As per Census 2011, Badwel village has a total population of 2,226 people, consisting of 1,127 males and 1,099 females. The village has 541 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 354 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,118 literate and 1,108 illiterate residents. Additionally, 264 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,170 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Badwel are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,226 | 1,127 | 1,099 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 354 | 188 | 166 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 264 | 137 | 127 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,170 | 584 | 586 |
| Literate Population | 1,118 | 636 | 482 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,108 | 491 | 617 |
Nearby Villages of Badwel
Badwel 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 Badwel
Public transport in the Badwel is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maheshwar to Badwel is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Badwel is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Badwel
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badwel village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Badwel
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badwel village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Badwel
Where is Badwel located?
Badwel village is located in Maheshwar Tehsil, Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Badwel?
Badwel is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Badwel?
The pincode of Badwel is 450554.
What is the population of Badwel?
Badwel has a total population of 2,226, including 1,127 males and 1,099 females.
How many households are there in Badwel?
There are 541 households in Badwel.
What is the literacy rate in Badwel?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badwel is 50.22%. Male literacy is 56.43% and female literacy is 43.86%.