Inchiwada - Gulana, Shajapur

Inchiwada is a village situated in the Gulana tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gulana and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Dhanana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Inchiwada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Inchiwada is 472861. The village covers a total geographical area of 394.98 hectares and falls under the 465227 pincode. Akodia is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Inchiwada

As per Census 2011, Inchiwada village has a total population of 868 people, consisting of 450 males and 418 females. The village has 163 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 487 literate and 381 illiterate residents. Additionally, 233 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 129 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population868450418
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1135756
Scheduled Castes (SC)233118115
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1297059
Literate Population487315172
Illiterate Population381135246

Nearby Villages of Inchiwada

Inchiwada 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)
DhananaNorth-East1.57 km
MudlaySouth-West1.64 km
MisarkhediSouth-East1.75 km
AmlawatiEast2.57 km
KewdakhediSouth2.76 km
KamapurNorth-East3.09 km
Bedar NagarNorth3.28 km
Lasudliya MehaSouth-West3.34 km
MiteraEast3.44 km
ModipurNorth3.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Inchiwada

Inchiwada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Akodia, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akodia to Inchiwada is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Inchiwada 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 Inchiwada

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

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

Health Facilities in Inchiwada

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Inchiwada 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Inchiwada

Where is Inchiwada located?

Inchiwada village is located in Gulana Tehsil, Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Inchiwada?

The Gram Panchayat of Inchiwada is Dhanana.

What is the pincode of Inchiwada?

The pincode of Inchiwada is 465227.

What is the population of Inchiwada?

Inchiwada has a total population of 868, including 450 males and 418 females.

How many households are there in Inchiwada?

There are 163 households in Inchiwada.

What is the literacy rate in Inchiwada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Inchiwada is 56.11%. Male literacy is 70.00% and female literacy is 41.15%.