Ajaigarh - Pichhor, Gwalior

Ajaigarh is a village situated in the Pichhor tehsil of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from Dabra and around 64 km from Gwalior. Ajaygarha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ajaigarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ajaigarh is 454103. The village covers a total geographical area of 614.06 hectares and falls under the 475115 pincode. Pichhore is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Ajaigarh

According to the 2011 Census, Ajaigarh village had a total population of 1,251 people, including 656 males and 595 females, living in 268 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.10%, with male literacy at 86.41% and female literacy at 60.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 332.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,251656595
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20110497
Scheduled Castes (SC)332174158
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population778477301
Illiterate Population473179294

Nearby Villages of Ajaigarh

Ajaigarh 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GajapurSouth-East2.21 km
Khedi SantalWest2.82 km
ChhapraNorth3.00 km
GatariNorth3.37 km
Badera BazurgWest4.16 km
PahadiNorth4.53 km
LidhouraNorth-East4.55 km
TilethaSouth-East4.96 km
Babu PurNorth-East5.26 km
Badera KhurdNorth-West5.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ajaigarh

Ajaigarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dabra, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pichhore to Ajaigarh is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gwalior to Ajaigarh is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ajaigarh

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Ajaigarh

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ajaigarh

Where is Ajaigarh located?

Ajaigarh village is located in Pichhor Tehsil, Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Ajaigarh?

The Gram Panchayat of Ajaigarh is Ajaygarha.

What is the pincode of Ajaigarh?

The pincode of Ajaigarh is 475115.

What is the population of Ajaigarh?

Ajaigarh had a total population of 1,251, including 656 males and 595 females.

How many households are there in Ajaigarh?

Ajaigarh had 268 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ajaigarh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ajaigarh was 74.10%. Male literacy was 86.41% and female literacy was 60.44%.