Wardha - Shamshabad, Vidisha

Wardha is a village situated in the Shamshabad tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shamshabad and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Birdha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wardha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wardha is 481588. The village covers a total geographical area of 1953.99 hectares and falls under the 464111 pincode. Shamshabad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Wardha

As per Census 2011, Wardha village has a total population of 5,437 people, consisting of 2,914 males and 2,523 females. The village has 1,047 households and a sex ratio of 865 females per 1,000 males. There are 895 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,833 literate and 2,604 illiterate residents. Additionally, 755 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 61 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,4372,9142,523
Child Population (0–6 yrs)895474421
Scheduled Castes (SC)755424331
Scheduled Tribes (ST)613625
Literate Population2,8331,7661,067
Illiterate Population2,6041,1481,456

Nearby Villages of Wardha

Wardha 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)
Barkheda MakhuEast2.59 km
Kachhi KhedaNorth-West2.79 km
MohiSouth-West3.10 km
Maniya BarkhedaNorth3.13 km
AmarpurNorth-East3.31 km
SakatpurSouth3.54 km
Berkhedi (kirar)West3.70 km
GadhiNorth-West3.77 km
Binjh JagirSouth-East4.09 km
Khata KhediWest4.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Wardha

Wardha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pabai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shamshabad to Wardha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Wardha is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wardha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Wardha

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

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

FAQs about Wardha

Where is Wardha located?

Wardha village is located in Shamshabad Tehsil, Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Wardha?

The Gram Panchayat of Wardha is Birdha.

What is the pincode of Wardha?

The pincode of Wardha is 464111.

What is the population of Wardha?

Wardha has a total population of 5,437, including 2,914 males and 2,523 females.

How many households are there in Wardha?

There are 1,047 households in Wardha.

What is the literacy rate in Wardha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wardha is 52.11%. Male literacy is 60.60% and female literacy is 42.29%.