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

According to the 2011 Census, Banwada village had a total population of 1,367 people, including 723 males and 644 females, living in 293 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.38%, with male literacy at 93.27% and female literacy at 70.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 387, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 281.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Banwada