Bawdi - Narwar, Shivpuri

Bawdi is a village situated in the Narwar tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narwar and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Pipalkhadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bawdi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bawdi is 455458. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.85 hectares and falls under the 473880 pincode. Narwar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bawdi

According to the 2011 Census, Bawdi village had a total population of 556 people, including 299 males and 257 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 860 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.01%, with male literacy at 61.28% and female literacy at 31.77%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 268.

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

Nearby Villages of Bawdi

Bawdi 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 Bawdi

Bawdi 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 Indargarh, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narwar to Bawdi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Bawdi is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bawdi

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

Health Facilities in Bawdi

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

FAQs about Bawdi