Lilgawan - Gairatganj, Raisen

Lilgawan is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Lilgawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lilgawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lilgawan is 483895. The village covers a total geographical area of 245.35 hectares and falls under the 464573 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Lilgawan

According to the 2011 Census, Lilgawan village had a total population of 953 people, including 479 males and 474 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.16%, with male literacy at 84.58% and female literacy at 65.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 224.

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

Nearby Villages of Lilgawan

Lilgawan 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 Lilgawan

Lilgawan 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 Vidisha, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Lilgawan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Lilgawan is about 39 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 Lilgawan

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

Health Facilities in Lilgawan

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

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