Ikahara - Bhitarwar, Gwalior

Ikahara is a village situated in the Bhitarwar tehsil of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhitarwar and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Gwalior. Ikahara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ikahara is 454194. The village covers a total geographical area of 416.3 hectares and falls under the 475220 pincode. Bhitarwar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Ikahara

According to the 2011 Census, Ikahara village had a total population of 982 people, including 522 males and 460 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.80%, with male literacy at 85.84% and female literacy at 66.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Ikahara

Ikahara 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 Ikahara

Ikahara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Anant Paith, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhitarwar to Ikahara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gwalior to Ikahara is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ikahara

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

Health Facilities in Ikahara

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

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