Bedawan - Unhel, Ujjain

Bedawan is a village situated in the Unhel tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from Nagda and around 39 km from Ujjain. Bedawan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bedawan is 471247. The village covers a total geographical area of 857.35 hectares and falls under the 456221 pincode. Unhel is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Bedawan

According to the 2011 Census, Bedawan village had a total population of 2,729 people, including 1,337 males and 1,392 females, living in 527 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.65%, with male literacy at 91.73% and female literacy at 54.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 290.

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

Nearby Villages of Bedawan

Bedawan 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 Bedawan

Bedawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Unhel, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Unhel to Bedawan is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Bedawan is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bedawan

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

Health Facilities in Bedawan

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

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