Datwasa - Dolariya, Narmadapuram

Datwasa is a village situated in the Dolariya tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Dolariya and around 40 km from Hoshangabad. Datwasa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Datwasa is 487464. The village covers a total geographical area of 1039.78 hectares and falls under the 461221 pincode. Seoni Malwa is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Datwasa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Seoni-malwa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Datwasa

As per Census 2011, Datwasa village has a total population of 891 people, consisting of 466 males and 425 females. The village has 219 households and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males. There are 127 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 601 literate and 290 illiterate residents. Additionally, 184 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 148 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population891466425
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1277057
Scheduled Castes (SC)1849688
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1487771
Literate Population601341260
Illiterate Population290125165

Nearby Villages of Datwasa

Datwasa 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)
SirwadaNorth2.05 km
UradiWest2.28 km
DehediEast2.35 km
ManwadaEast2.56 km
BaghwadaSouth2.99 km
Kotla KhediSouth-West3.03 km
DhamasaNorth3.26 km
ChandwadNorth-East3.34 km
SonkhediSouth-East3.90 km
JhillaiWest4.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Datwasa

Datwasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dharmkundi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Seoni Malwa to Datwasa is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Datwasa is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Datwasa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Datwasa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Datwasa 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Datwasa

Where is Datwasa located?

Datwasa village is located in Dolariya Tehsil, Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Datwasa?

Datwasa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Datwasa?

The pincode of Datwasa is 461221.

What is the population of Datwasa?

Datwasa has a total population of 891, including 466 males and 425 females.

How many households are there in Datwasa?

There are 219 households in Datwasa.

What is the literacy rate in Datwasa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Datwasa is 67.45%. Male literacy is 73.18% and female literacy is 61.18%.