Banwada - Jaora, Ratlam

Banwada is a village situated in the Jaora tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaora and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Banwara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banwada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banwada is 470121. The village covers a total geographical area of 699.59 hectares and falls under the 457336 pincode. Jaora is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Banwada

As per Census 2011, Banwada village has a total population of 1,367 people, consisting of 723 males and 644 females. The village has 293 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 164 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 991 literate and 376 illiterate residents. Additionally, 387 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 281 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,367723644
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1649965
Scheduled Castes (SC)387205182
Scheduled Tribes (ST)281148133
Literate Population991582409
Illiterate Population376141235

Nearby Villages of Banwada

Banwada 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)
Dah KhedaNorth-West1.64 km
NandawataSouth2.14 km
BinoliSouth-East2.37 km
ChoukiNorth-East2.65 km
JhalwaWest2.78 km
SedpurEast2.92 km
MatamelkiNorth-West3.23 km
RojhanaSouth-West3.63 km
RingnodNorth-East3.85 km
Alampur ThikariyaSouth-East4.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Banwada

Banwada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mundalaram, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Jaora to Banwada is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Banwada is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banwada

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

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

Health Facilities in Banwada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Banwada

Where is Banwada located?

Banwada village is located in Jaora Tehsil, Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Banwada?

The Gram Panchayat of Banwada is Banwara.

What is the pincode of Banwada?

The pincode of Banwada is 457336.

What is the population of Banwada?

Banwada has a total population of 1,367, including 723 males and 644 females.

How many households are there in Banwada?

There are 293 households in Banwada.

What is the literacy rate in Banwada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banwada is 72.49%. Male literacy is 80.50% and female literacy is 63.51%.