Gulawad - Maheshwar, Khargone (West Nimar)

Gulawad is a village situated in the Maheshwar tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maheshwar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Gulawad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gulawad is 476958. The village covers a total geographical area of 484.18 hectares and falls under the 451221 pincode. Mandleshwar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Gulawad

According to the 2011 Census, Gulawad village had a total population of 2,386 people, including 1,211 males and 1,175 females, living in 544 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.51%, with male literacy at 78.61% and female literacy at 61.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 634, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 548.

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

Nearby Villages of Gulawad

Gulawad 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 Gulawad

Gulawad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalkund, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mandleshwar to Gulawad is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Gulawad is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gulawad

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

Health Facilities in Gulawad

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

FAQs about Gulawad