Kawdiya - Maheshwar, Khargone (West Nimar)

Kawdiya is a village situated in the Maheshwar tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maheshwar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Kawdiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kawdiya is 476970. The village covers a total geographical area of 423.69 hectares and falls under the 451225 pincode. Mandleshwar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kawdiya

As per Census 2011, Kawdiya village has a total population of 1,932 people, consisting of 955 males and 977 females. The village has 400 households and a sex ratio of 1,023 females per 1,000 males. There are 219 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,183 literate and 749 illiterate residents. Additionally, 465 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 163 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kawdiya are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,932955977
Child Population (0–6 yrs)219108111
Scheduled Castes (SC)465228237
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1637687
Literate Population1,183672511
Illiterate Population749283466

Nearby Villages of Kawdiya

Kawdiya 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PaldaEast1.72 km
MardhoriNorth-East2.37 km
PipliyadeoSouth-East2.48 km
Mundya KhedaEast3.21 km
MudapuraSouth-East3.32 km
MogoanSouth-West3.41 km
BaddiyaWest3.58 km
BilbawdiEast3.60 km
GulawadNorth3.62 km
RangunNorth-East4.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kawdiya

Kawdiya 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 42.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mandleshwar to Kawdiya is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Kawdiya is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kawdiya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kawdiya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kawdiya

Where is Kawdiya located?

Kawdiya village is located in Maheshwar Tehsil, Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kawdiya?

Kawdiya is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kawdiya?

The pincode of Kawdiya is 451225.

What is the population of Kawdiya?

Kawdiya has a total population of 1,932, including 955 males and 977 females.

How many households are there in Kawdiya?

There are 400 households in Kawdiya.

What is the literacy rate in Kawdiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kawdiya is 61.23%. Male literacy is 70.37% and female literacy is 52.30%.