Gulganj - Bijawar, Chhatarpur

Gulganj is a village situated in the Bijawar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijawar and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Gulganj village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gulganj is 458283. The village covers a total geographical area of 1089.34 hectares and falls under the 471301 pincode. Bijawar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Gulganj

As per Census 2011, Gulganj village has a total population of 5,888 people, consisting of 3,105 males and 2,783 females. The village has 1,165 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 900 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,549 literate and 2,339 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,338 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 33 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gulganj

Gulganj 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 Gulganj

Gulganj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khajuraho, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijawar to Gulganj is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Gulganj is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gulganj

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

Health Facilities in Gulganj

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

FAQs about Gulganj