Dorwada - Malhargarh, Mandsaur

Dorwada is a village situated in the Malhargarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malhargarh and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Dorwada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dorwada is 469238. The village covers a total geographical area of 1208.71 hectares and falls under the 458556 pincode. Piplya Mandi is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Dorwada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Malhargarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandsour Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dorwada

According to the 2011 Census, Dorwada village had a total population of 2,512 people, including 1,272 males and 1,240 females, living in 681 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.96%, with male literacy at 89.27% and female literacy at 54.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 601, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Dorwada

Dorwada 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 Dorwada

Dorwada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindpan, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Piplya Mandi to Dorwada is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Dorwada is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dorwada

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

Health Facilities in Dorwada

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

FAQs about Dorwada