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

As per Census 2011, Danwas village has a total population of 1,279 people, consisting of 665 males and 614 females. The village has 280 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 246 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 538 literate and 741 illiterate residents. Additionally, 264 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 450 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Danwas