Madwa - Chhapara, Seoni

Madwa is a village situated in the Chhapara tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dungaria Chhapara and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Mandwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madwa is 495972. The village covers a total geographical area of 432.73 hectares and falls under the 480887 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Madwa 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 Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Madwa

According to the 2011 Census, Madwa village had a total population of 591 people, including 295 males and 296 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.30%, with male literacy at 77.32% and female literacy at 50.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 94, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 345.

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

Nearby Villages of Madwa

Madwa 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 Madwa

Madwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhoma, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Madwa is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Madwa is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madwa

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

Health Facilities in Madwa

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

FAQs about Madwa