Galihara - Sitamau, Mandsaur

Galihara is a village situated in the Sitamau tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sitamau and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Galiyara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Galihara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Galihara is 469812. The village covers a total geographical area of 388.6 hectares and falls under the 458990 pincode. Sitamau is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Galihara

According to the 2011 Census, Galihara village had a total population of 836 people, including 412 males and 424 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.34%, with male literacy at 86.46% and female literacy at 62.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 361.

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

Nearby Villages of Galihara

Galihara 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 Galihara

Galihara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chau Mahla, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitamau to Galihara is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Galihara is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Galihara

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

Health Facilities in Galihara

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

FAQs about Galihara