Barwai - Kurwai, Vidisha

Barwai is a village situated in the Kurwai tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurwai and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Barwai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barwai is 480959. The village covers a total geographical area of 669.09 hectares and falls under the 464224 pincode. Kurwai is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Barwai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Barwai

As per Census 2011, Barwai village has a total population of 1,795 people, consisting of 962 males and 833 females. The village has 425 households and a sex ratio of 865 females per 1,000 males. There are 279 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,125 literate and 670 illiterate residents. Additionally, 446 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 127 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barwai

Barwai 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 Barwai

Barwai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kurwai Kethora, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurwai to Barwai is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Barwai is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barwai

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

Health Facilities in Barwai

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

FAQs about Barwai