Bawli - Basoda, Vidisha

Bawli is a village situated in the Basoda tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basoda and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Babli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bawli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bawli is 481217. The village covers a total geographical area of 1030 hectares and falls under the 464337 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Bawli 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 Bawli

As per Census 2011, Bawli village has a total population of 1,689 people, consisting of 906 males and 783 females. The village has 261 households and a sex ratio of 864 females per 1,000 males. There are 251 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 917 literate and 772 illiterate residents. Additionally, 564 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 34 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,689906783
Child Population (0–6 yrs)251119132
Scheduled Castes (SC)564315249
Scheduled Tribes (ST)341717
Literate Population917567350
Illiterate Population772339433

Nearby Villages of Bawli

Bawli 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)
LamaniyaSouth1.79 km
DevipurNorth-West2.51 km
Basoda DaudNorth-East3.02 km
AurangpurWest3.31 km
Badher MafiNorth3.42 km
BerkhediNorth-West3.50 km
BarodiyaWest3.80 km
BhilaySouth3.84 km
MadanayaiEast4.13 km
SujaNorth-East4.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bawli

Bawli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalhar, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Bawli is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Bawli is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bawli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bawli

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

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

FAQs about Bawli

Where is Bawli located?

Bawli village is located in Basoda Tehsil, Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bawli?

The Gram Panchayat of Bawli is Babli.

What is the pincode of Bawli?

The pincode of Bawli is 464337.

What is the population of Bawli?

Bawli has a total population of 1,689, including 906 males and 783 females.

How many households are there in Bawli?

There are 261 households in Bawli.

What is the literacy rate in Bawli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bawli is 54.29%. Male literacy is 62.58% and female literacy is 44.70%.