Lingawa - Kukshi, Dhar

Lingawa is a village situated in the Kukshi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kukshi and around 134 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Lingwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lingawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lingawa is 475519. The village covers a total geographical area of 464.47 hectares and falls under the 454335 pincode. Kukshi is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Lingawa

According to the 2011 Census, Lingawa village had a total population of 1,620 people, including 850 males and 770 females, living in 347 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.67%, with male literacy at 74.51% and female literacy at 60.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 209, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 566.

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

Nearby Villages of Lingawa

Lingawa 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 Lingawa

Lingawa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ranala, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kukshi to Lingawa is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Lingawa is about 134 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lingawa

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

Health Facilities in Lingawa

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

FAQs about Lingawa