Minawada - Tal, Ratlam

Minawada is a village situated in the Tal tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tal and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Minawada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Minawada is 470338. The village covers a total geographical area of 648.37 hectares and falls under the 457119 pincode. Mahidpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Minawada

According to the 2011 Census, Minawada village had a total population of 1,654 people, including 869 males and 785 females, living in 355 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.45%, with male literacy at 78.26% and female literacy at 51.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 517, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Minawada

Minawada 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 Minawada

Minawada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahidpur Road, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahidpur to Minawada is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Minawada is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Minawada

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

Health Facilities in Minawada

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

FAQs about Minawada