Ghegaon - Khargone, Khargone (West Nimar)

Ghegaon is a village situated in the Khargone tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 42 km from Khargone, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Ghegawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghegaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghegaon is 477514. The village covers a total geographical area of 1605.34 hectares and falls under the 451442 pincode. Khargone is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Ghegaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khargone Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Ghegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Ghegaon village had a total population of 1,968 people, including 1,007 males and 961 females, living in 454 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.51%, with male literacy at 80.13% and female literacy at 54.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 250, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 194.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghegaon

Ghegaon 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 Ghegaon

Ghegaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Omkareshwar Road, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khargone to Ghegaon is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghegaon

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

Health Facilities in Ghegaon

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

FAQs about Ghegaon