Gaganwara - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Gaganwara is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadarwara and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Bamhori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaganwara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaganwara is 490945. The village covers a total geographical area of 120 hectares and falls under the 487771 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Gaganwara

According to the 2011 Census, Gaganwara village had a total population of 204 people, including 96 males and 108 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 1,125 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.47%, with male literacy at 89.29% and female literacy at 71.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 52.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaganwara

Gaganwara 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 Gaganwara

Gaganwara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bohani, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Gaganwara is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Gaganwara is about 40 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 Gaganwara

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

Health Facilities in Gaganwara

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

FAQs about Gaganwara