Gata - Agar, Agar-Malwa

Gata is a village situated in the Agar tehsil of Agar-Malwa district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from Agar and around 67 km from Shajapur. Gata village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gata is 472565. The village covers a total geographical area of 842.88 hectares and falls under the 465441 pincode. Agar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Gata

According to the 2011 Census, Gata village had a total population of 572 people, including 303 males and 269 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.35%, with male literacy at 67.19% and female literacy at 37.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Gata

Gata 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 Gata

Gata is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shajapur, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Agar to Gata is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Gata is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gata

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

Health Facilities in Gata

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

FAQs about Gata