Gulwada - Kumbhraj, Guna

Gulwada is a village situated in the Kumbhraj tehsil of Guna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumbhraj and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Guna. Gulwada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gulwada is 499629. The village covers a total geographical area of 1600 hectares and falls under the 473222 pincode. Kumbhraj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Gulwada 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 Gulwada

According to the 2011 Census, Gulwada village had a total population of 2,290 people, including 1,158 males and 1,132 females, living in 410 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.42%, with male literacy at 70.30% and female literacy at 39.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 596, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Gulwada

Gulwada 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 Gulwada

Gulwada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chaurakheri, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumbhraj to Gulwada is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Guna to Gulwada is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gulwada

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

Health Facilities in Gulwada

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

FAQs about Gulwada