Bawali - Lakhnadon, Seoni

Bawali is a village situated in the Lakhnadon tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhnadon and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Bawli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bawali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bawali is 495870. The village covers a total geographical area of 497.24 hectares and falls under the 480886 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Bawali

According to the 2011 Census, Bawali village had a total population of 635 people, including 317 males and 318 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.87%, with male literacy at 83.64% and female literacy at 64.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 481.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population635317318
Child Population (0–6 yrs)804238
Scheduled Castes (SC)1025943
Scheduled Tribes (ST)481231250
Literate Population410230180
Illiterate Population22587138

Nearby Villages of Bawali

Bawali 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)
ChaukiSouth2.12 km
Rahlon KhurdWest2.81 km
Jamunpani MalNorth-East3.33 km
GungniSouth-West4.56 km
KakartalaSouth4.61 km
SukkamSouth-East4.66 km
Baigapipariya MalEast5.72 km
Garghatiya Ryt.South5.89 km
Chargaon Ryt.East6.04 km
Dhadhar Khairi MalSouth-East6.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bawali

Bawali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shikara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Bawali is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Bawali is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bawali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bawali

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

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

FAQs about Bawali

Where is Bawali located?

Bawali village is located in Lakhnadon Tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bawali?

The Gram Panchayat of Bawali is Bawli.

What is the pincode of Bawali?

The pincode of Bawali is 480886.

What is the population of Bawali?

Bawali had a total population of 635, including 317 males and 318 females.

How many households are there in Bawali?

Bawali had 144 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bawali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bawali was 73.87%. Male literacy was 83.64% and female literacy was 64.29%.