Gaganwada - Baraily, Raisen

Gaganwada is a village situated in the Baraily tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baraily and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Gaganbada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaganwada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaganwada is 484484. The village covers a total geographical area of 550.87 hectares and falls under the 464668 pincode. Baraily is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Gaganwada

As per Census 2011, Gaganwada village has a total population of 1,872 people, consisting of 1,018 males and 854 females. The village has 421 households and a sex ratio of 838 females per 1,000 males. There are 264 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,211 literate and 661 illiterate residents. Additionally, 708 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gaganwada are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gaganwada

Gaganwada 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 Gaganwada

Public transport in the Gaganwada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pipariya, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baraily to Gaganwada is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Gaganwada is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaganwada

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

Health Facilities in Gaganwada

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

FAQs about Gaganwada