Higoni - Chachaura, Guna

Higoni is a village situated in the Chachaura tehsil of Guna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chachaura and around 89 km from the district headquarters in Guna. Bapchavikram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Higoni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Higoni is 499967. The village covers a total geographical area of 213 hectares and falls under the 473115 pincode. Chachaura-binaganj is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Higoni

According to the 2011 Census, Higoni village had a total population of 651 people, including 363 males and 288 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 793 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.38%, with male literacy at 75.83% and female literacy at 43.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Higoni

Higoni 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 Higoni

Higoni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Penchi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chachaura-binaganj to Higoni is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Guna to Higoni is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Higoni

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

Health Facilities in Higoni

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

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