Bawad - Mundawar, Khairthal-Tijara

Bawad is a village situated in the Mundawar tehsil of Khairthal-Tijara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 28 km from Mandawar and around 78 km from Alwar. Bawad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bawad is 071951. The village covers a total geographical area of 390 hectares and falls under the 301706 pincode. Khairthal is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Bawad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mundawar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Alwar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bawad

According to the 2011 Census, Bawad village had a total population of 3,313 people, including 1,745 males and 1,568 females, living in 604 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.85%, with male literacy at 93.60% and female literacy at 62.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 500, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 65.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,3131,7451,568
Child Population (0–6 yrs)367199168
Scheduled Castes (SC)500264236
Scheduled Tribes (ST)653431
Literate Population2,3231,447876
Illiterate Population990298692

Nearby Villages of Bawad

Bawad 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)
LamachpurSouth1.28 km
Googal KotaNorth-West1.96 km
KeshopurNorth-East2.84 km
MankaEast3.14 km
PalawaSouth-East3.37 km
Jai Singhpur KheraNorth3.43 km
MirzapurSouth3.54 km
BeerodSouth3.58 km
KhandoraNorth-West3.61 km
ChaubaraSouth-West4.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bawad

Bawad is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Majri Nangal, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairthal to Bawad is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Bawad is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bawad

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bawad

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bawad

Where is Bawad located?

Bawad village is located in Mundawar Tehsil, Khairthal-Tijara district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bawad?

Bawad is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bawad?

The pincode of Bawad is 301706.

What is the population of Bawad?

Bawad had a total population of 3,313, including 1,745 males and 1,568 females.

How many households are there in Bawad?

Bawad had 604 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bawad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bawad was 78.85%. Male literacy was 93.60% and female literacy was 62.57%.