Ghosali - Punasa, Khandwa (East Nimar)

Ghosali is a village situated in the Punasa tehsil of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Punasa and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Khandwa. Gunjali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghosali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghosali is 505957. The village covers a total geographical area of 501 hectares and falls under the 450551 pincode. Sanawad is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Ghosali

According to the 2011 Census, Ghosali village had a total population of 690 people, including 347 males and 343 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.66%, with male literacy at 85.06% and female literacy at 58.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 263.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghosali

Ghosali 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 Ghosali

Ghosali 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 Nimar Kheri, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sanawad to Ghosali is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khandwa to Ghosali is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghosali

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

Health Facilities in Ghosali

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

FAQs about Ghosali