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

According to the 2011 Census, Kawdiya village had a total population of 1,932 people, including 955 males and 977 females, living in 400 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.06%, with male literacy at 79.34% and female literacy at 59.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 465, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 163.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Kawdiya