Ikalwada - Goharganj, Raisen

Ikalwada is a village situated in the Goharganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goharganj and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Ikalwada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ikalwada is 484314. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.92 hectares and falls under the 464990 pincode. Obedullaganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Ikalwada

According to the 2011 Census, Ikalwada village had a total population of 300 people, including 153 males and 147 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.90%, with male literacy at 76.12% and female literacy at 55.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 197.

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

Nearby Villages of Ikalwada

Ikalwada 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 Ikalwada

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Ikalwada. The nearest railway station is Barkhera, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Obedullaganj to Ikalwada is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Ikalwada 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 Ikalwada

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

Health Facilities in Ikalwada

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

FAQs about Ikalwada