Pitgara - Badnawar, Dhar

Pitgara is a village situated in the Badnawar tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnawar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Pitgara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pitgara is 474405. The village covers a total geographical area of 1070.24 hectares and falls under the 454660 pincode. Badnawar is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Pitgara

According to the 2011 Census, Pitgara village had a total population of 1,526 people, including 751 males and 775 females, living in 271 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.51%, with male literacy at 83.92% and female literacy at 65.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 226, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 319.

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

Nearby Villages of Pitgara

Pitgara 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 Pitgara

Pitgara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Runija, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badnawar to Pitgara is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Pitgara is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pitgara

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

Health Facilities in Pitgara

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

FAQs about Pitgara