Gajgota - Dahi, Dhar

Gajgota is a village situated in the Dahi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dahi and around 160 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Gajgota village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gajgota is 475559. The village covers a total geographical area of 1317.61 hectares and falls under the 454331 pincode. Dahi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gajgota

As per Census 2011, Gajgota village has a total population of 4,243 people, consisting of 2,183 males and 2,060 females. The village has 914 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 667 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,582 literate and 2,661 illiterate residents. Additionally, 120 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4,092 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gajgota

Gajgota 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 Gajgota

Gajgota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dahi to Gajgota is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Gajgota is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gajgota

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

Health Facilities in Gajgota

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

FAQs about Gajgota