Danwas - Lateri, Vidisha

Danwas is a village situated in the Lateri tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lateri and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Danvas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Danwas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Danwas is 480600. The village covers a total geographical area of 461.44 hectares and falls under the 464114 pincode. Lateri is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Danwas

According to the 2011 Census, Danwas village had a total population of 1,279 people, including 665 males and 614 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.08%, with male literacy at 61.19% and female literacy at 42.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 264, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 450.

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

Nearby Villages of Danwas

Danwas 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 Danwas

Danwas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ganj Basoda, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lateri to Danwas is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Danwas is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Danwas

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

Health Facilities in Danwas

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

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