Batwadi - Polaykala, Shajapur

Batwadi is a village situated in the Polaykala tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from Shujalpur and around 56 km from Shajapur. Batwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batwadi is 473078. The village covers a total geographical area of 411.83 hectares and falls under the 465223 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Batwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Batwadi village had a total population of 832 people, including 442 males and 390 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.29%, with male literacy at 92.14% and female literacy at 71.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 289.

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

Nearby Villages of Batwadi

Batwadi 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 Batwadi

Batwadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 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 58.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shujalpur to Batwadi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Batwadi is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Batwadi

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

Health Facilities in Batwadi

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

FAQs about Batwadi