Sagouniya - Gairatganj, Raisen

Sagouniya is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Bankhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sagouniya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sagouniya is 483870. The village covers a total geographical area of 588.09 hectares and falls under the 464671 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Sagouniya 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 Sagouniya

As per Census 2011, Sagouniya village has a total population of 332 people, consisting of 168 males and 164 females. The village has 73 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 226 literate and 106 illiterate residents. Additionally, 78 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 111 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population332168164
Child Population (0–6 yrs)381622
Scheduled Castes (SC)784137
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1114962
Literate Population226122104
Illiterate Population1064660

Nearby Villages of Sagouniya

Sagouniya 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)
KherkhediNorth-West2.13 km
Gulabganj JamuniyaSouth-West2.36 km
SankalSouth2.47 km
BankhediWest2.55 km
GadhiEast4.24 km
Mudiya KhedaSouth-East4.28 km
MadiyaSouth4.41 km
ChandpurNorth-West4.52 km
Satpada AhmadpurWest4.55 km
HaidriNorth4.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sagouniya

Sagouniya 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 Sorai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.7 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 Gairatganj to Sagouniya is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Sagouniya is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sagouniya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sagouniya

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

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

FAQs about Sagouniya

Where is Sagouniya located?

Sagouniya village is located in Gairatganj Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sagouniya?

The Gram Panchayat of Sagouniya is Bankhedi.

What is the pincode of Sagouniya?

The pincode of Sagouniya is 464671.

What is the population of Sagouniya?

Sagouniya has a total population of 332, including 168 males and 164 females.

How many households are there in Sagouniya?

There are 73 households in Sagouniya.

What is the literacy rate in Sagouniya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sagouniya is 68.07%. Male literacy is 72.62% and female literacy is 63.41%.