Gadaghat - Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Mhow, Indore

Gadaghat is a village situated in the Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Mhow tehsil of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from Mhow and around 58 km from Indore. Kalikiray serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadaghat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadaghat is 476446. The village covers a total geographical area of 250.52 hectares and falls under the 453441 pincode. Mhowgaon is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Gadaghat

According to the 2011 Census, Gadaghat village had a total population of 166 people, including 78 males and 88 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 1,128 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.66%, with male literacy at 62.90% and female literacy at 39.76%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 166.

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 Population1667888
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21165
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1667888
Literate Population723933
Illiterate Population943955

Nearby Villages of Gadaghat

Gadaghat 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)
KolaniNorth1.66 km
Gokanya KundSouth-East1.74 km
OlaniNorth-West2.10 km
KalikiraiSouth-West2.34 km
Phut TalabEast2.77 km
SejgarhSouth3.33 km
SherkundSouth-East3.66 km
JulwaniyaNorth3.92 km
ChasyaSouth-East4.45 km
SherpurNorth4.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gadaghat

Gadaghat is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mhowgaon to Gadaghat is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Indore to Gadaghat is about 58 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 Gadaghat

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gadaghat

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

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

FAQs about Gadaghat

Where is Gadaghat located?

Gadaghat village is located in Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Mhow Tehsil, Indore district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Gadaghat?

The Gram Panchayat of Gadaghat is Kalikiray.

What is the pincode of Gadaghat?

The pincode of Gadaghat is 453441.

What is the population of Gadaghat?

Gadaghat had a total population of 166, including 78 males and 88 females.

How many households are there in Gadaghat?

Gadaghat had 29 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gadaghat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gadaghat was 49.66%. Male literacy was 62.90% and female literacy was 39.76%.