Madwas Village - Madwas, Sidhi

Madwas is a village situated in the Madwas tehsil of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from Majhauli and around 50 km from Sidhi. Madwas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madwas is 503204. The village covers a total geographical area of 2544.3 hectares and falls under the 486666 pincode. Majhauli is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Madwas

As per Census 2011, Madwas village has a total population of 5,661 people, consisting of 2,943 males and 2,718 females. The village has 1,447 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 886 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,269 literate and 2,392 illiterate residents. Additionally, 361 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,210 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 5,661 2,943 2,718
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 886 472 414
Scheduled Castes (SC) 361 186 175
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1,210 626 584
Literate Population 3,269 1,920 1,349
Illiterate Population 2,392 1,023 1,369

Nearby Villages of Madwas

Madwas 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
BhajigaonNorth0.32 km
AmahaEast1.80 km
AmahiyaNorth-East1.92 km
AmoharadolNorth-West1.95 km
DhanaurEast2.35 km
NadhaNorth-East2.99 km
NarayanpurSouth-West3.03 km
ChamrauhiNorth-East3.28 km
SamdaEast3.29 km
ChandohidolNorth-West3.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Madwas

Madwas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Joba, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.3 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station Yes Available within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Majhauli to Madwas is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sidhi to Madwas is about 50 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 Madwas

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Madwas

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

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

FAQs about Madwas

Where is Madwas located?

Madwas village is located in Madwas Tehsil, Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Madwas?

Madwas is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Madwas?

The pincode of Madwas is 486666.

What is the population of Madwas?

Madwas has a total population of 5,661, including 2,943 males and 2,718 females.

How many households are there in Madwas?

There are 1,447 households in Madwas.

What is the literacy rate in Madwas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Madwas is 57.75%. Male literacy is 65.24% and female literacy is 49.63%.