Galgaon
About Galgaon
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Galgaon village is 476800. Galgaon village is located in Barwaha tehsil of Khargone district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Barwaha (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Khargone. As per 2009 stats, Galgaon village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 301.48 hectares. Galgaon has a total population of 1,278 peoples, out of which male population is 644 while female population is 634. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 984 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of galgaon village is 79.11% out of which 82.92% males and 75.24% females are literate. There are about 271 houses in galgaon village.
When it comes to administration, Galgaon village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Galgaon village comes under Badwah Vidhan Sabha constituency & Khandwa Lok Sabha constituency. Sanawad is nearest town to galgaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.
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Population of Galgaon
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,278 | 644 | 634 |
| Literate Population | 1,011 | 534 | 477 |
| Illiterate Population | 267 | 110 | 157 |
Connectivity of Galgaon
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Galgaon
Where is Galgaon located?
Galgaon village is situated in Barwaha Tehsil, within the Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Galgaon?
Galgaon serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Galgaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Galgaon is 1,278, with 644 males and 634 females.
How many households are there in Galgaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Galgaon village has a total of 271 households.
What is the literacy rate in Galgaon as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Galgaon is 79.11%. The male literacy rate is 82.92%, while the female literacy rate is 75.24%.