Madawas - Taranagar, Churu

Madawas is a village situated in the Taranagar tehsil of Churu district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Taranagar and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Churu. Kohina serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madawas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madawas is 069995. The village covers a total geographical area of 1294.36 hectares and falls under the 331304 pincode. Taranagar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Madawas

As per Census 2011, Madawas village has a total population of 896 people, consisting of 475 males and 421 females. The village has 195 households and a sex ratio of 886 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 548 literate and 348 illiterate residents. Additionally, 395 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population896475421
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1135855
Scheduled Castes (SC)395211184
Scheduled Tribes (ST)853
Literate Population548348200
Illiterate Population348127221

Nearby Villages of Madawas

Madawas 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)
BhangeraSouth2.95 km
MahendrawasNorth-East2.98 km
MugalwasSouth-East3.18 km
Dhani BhatiyanEast5.07 km
KohinaWest5.84 km
LakhanwasSouth-West6.22 km
PoonrasNorth-East6.24 km
ThelanaNorth6.53 km
TogawasSouth6.77 km
GalgatiSouth-West7.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Madawas

Madawas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sirsala, while the nearest airport is Hissar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.9 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 Taranagar to Madawas is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Churu to Madawas is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madawas

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

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

Health Facilities in Madawas

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

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

FAQs about Madawas

Where is Madawas located?

Madawas village is located in Taranagar Tehsil, Churu district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Madawas?

The Gram Panchayat of Madawas is Kohina.

What is the pincode of Madawas?

The pincode of Madawas is 331304.

What is the population of Madawas?

Madawas has a total population of 896, including 475 males and 421 females.

How many households are there in Madawas?

There are 195 households in Madawas.

What is the literacy rate in Madawas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Madawas is 61.16%. Male literacy is 73.26% and female literacy is 47.51%.