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

As per Census 2011, Dorwada village has a total population of 2,512 people, consisting of 1,272 males and 1,240 females. The village has 681 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 308 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,586 literate and 926 illiterate residents. Additionally, 601 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5121,2721,240
Child Population (0–6 yrs)308163145
Scheduled Castes (SC)601317284
Scheduled Tribes (ST)88-
Literate Population1,586990596
Illiterate Population926282644

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TurkyaWest2.64 km
TalabpipalyaNorth-East2.65 km
BadpurNorth2.72 km
ChauthkhediSouth-West3.14 km
DhablaSouth3.27 km
BhangipipalyaWest4.05 km
AkyapalraWest4.16 km
KamlyaSouth-West4.71 km
SindwanSouth4.80 km
LimbawasNorth4.82 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dorwada

Where is Dorwada located?

Dorwada village is located in Malhargarh Tehsil, Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dorwada?

Dorwada is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dorwada?

The pincode of Dorwada is 458556.

What is the population of Dorwada?

Dorwada has a total population of 2,512, including 1,272 males and 1,240 females.

How many households are there in Dorwada?

There are 681 households in Dorwada.

What is the literacy rate in Dorwada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dorwada is 63.14%. Male literacy is 77.83% and female literacy is 48.06%.