The state of Balendu rulers was in Madwas. Madwas is known for its historicalfort, which is associated with the Chandela rulers and is a significant landmark in the region.
As of the 2011 Census of India, Madwas village had a population of 5,661, of which 2,943 were males and 2,718 were females. The average sex ratio of Madwas village is 924, which is lower than Madhya Pradesh state average of 931.