Ghana - Pipariya, Narmadapuram

Ghana is a village situated in the Pipariya tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Pipariya and around 105 km from Hoshangabad. Singanama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghana is 487902. The village covers a total geographical area of 717 hectares and falls under the 461881 pincode. Pipariya is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Ghana

According to the 2011 Census, Ghana village had a total population of 593 people, including 299 males and 294 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.68%, with male literacy at 46.56% and female literacy at 36.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 545.

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 Population593299294
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1065254
Scheduled Castes (SC)301317
Scheduled Tribes (ST)545275270
Literate Population20311588
Illiterate Population390184206

Nearby Villages of Ghana

Ghana 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)
ChhirraiNorth1.82 km
KhanchariEast2.38 km
MatkuliWest2.97 km
ChillodNorth-West3.27 km
SinganamaSouth3.48 km
JhirpaEast3.91 km
ChakarSouth-West3.94 km
TekaparNorth4.09 km
MohgaonNorth-West4.41 km
KarerNorth-East4.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghana

Ghana 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 Bankhedi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipariya to Ghana is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Ghana is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghana

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ghana 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 Ghana

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ghana

Where is Ghana located?

Ghana village is located in Pipariya Tehsil, Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Ghana?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghana is Singanama.

What is the pincode of Ghana?

The pincode of Ghana is 461881.

What is the population of Ghana?

Ghana had a total population of 593, including 299 males and 294 females.

How many households are there in Ghana?

Ghana had 116 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ghana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghana was 41.68%. Male literacy was 46.56% and female literacy was 36.67%.