Gudawal - Goharganj, Raisen

Gudawal is a village situated in the Goharganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 70 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goharganj and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Chiklod Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gudawal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gudawal is 484388. The village covers a total geographical area of 448.73 hectares and falls under the 464990 pincode. Bhopal is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Gudawal

According to the 2011 Census, Gudawal village had a total population of 991 people, including 515 males and 476 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.97%, with male literacy at 91.44% and female literacy at 76.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 380, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 106.

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

Nearby Villages of Gudawal

Gudawal 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 Gudawal

Gudawal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Misrod, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhopal to Gudawal is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Gudawal is about 30 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 Gudawal

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

Health Facilities in Gudawal

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

FAQs about Gudawal