Banwasa - Basoda, Vidisha

Banwasa is a village situated in the Basoda tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basoda and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Mutrra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banwasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banwasa is 481179. The village covers a total geographical area of 297 hectares and falls under the 464221 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Banwasa

According to the 2011 Census, Banwasa village had a total population of 591 people, including 307 males and 284 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.55%, with male literacy at 80.83% and female literacy at 55.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 113, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 43.

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

Nearby Villages of Banwasa

Banwasa 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 Banwasa

Banwasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chulheta, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Banwasa is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Banwasa is about 60 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 Banwasa

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

Health Facilities in Banwasa

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

FAQs about Banwasa