Gangwaha - Rajnagar, Chhatarpur

Gangwaha is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Gangwaha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangwaha is 458080. The village covers a total geographical area of 1172.12 hectares and falls under the 471105 pincode. Rajnagar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Gangwaha

According to the 2011 Census, Gangwaha village had a total population of 1,491 people, including 807 males and 684 females, living in 322 households. The sex ratio was 848 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.35%, with male literacy at 52.52% and female literacy at 36.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 179, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 374.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangwaha

Gangwaha 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 Gangwaha

Gangwaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khajuraho, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajnagar to Gangwaha is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Gangwaha is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangwaha

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

Health Facilities in Gangwaha

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

FAQs about Gangwaha