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

As per Census 2011, Bedawan village has a total population of 2,729 people, consisting of 1,337 males and 1,392 females. The village has 527 households and a sex ratio of 1,041 females per 1,000 males. There are 287 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,774 literate and 955 illiterate residents. Additionally, 290 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7291,3371,392
Child Population (0–6 yrs)287140147
Scheduled Castes (SC)290136154
Literate Population1,7741,098676
Illiterate Population955239716

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KankardaNorth-West1.41 km
Arolya DewdaNorth-East2.05 km
ChinkuganjWest2.63 km
MalikhediSouth-West2.71 km
DallahedaNorth3.02 km
DidiyakhediSouth-East3.07 km
Parolya PadmaEast3.34 km
Sarwana UnhelNorth3.60 km
MadhavgarhNorth-West3.97 km
DhoomahedaNorth-West4.20 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bedawan

Where is Bedawan located?

Bedawan village is located in Unhel Tehsil, Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bedawan?

Bedawan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bedawan?

The pincode of Bedawan is 456221.

What is the population of Bedawan?

Bedawan has a total population of 2,729, including 1,337 males and 1,392 females.

How many households are there in Bedawan?

There are 527 households in Bedawan.

What is the literacy rate in Bedawan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bedawan is 65.01%. Male literacy is 82.12% and female literacy is 48.56%.