Ghana Khurd - Sultan-Ganj, Raisen

Ghana Khurd is a village situated in the Sultan-Ganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Begamganj and around 105 km from Raisen. Suneti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghana Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghana Khurd is 484182. The village covers a total geographical area of 412.3 hectares and falls under the 464570 pincode. Begamganj is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Ghana Khurd

As per Census 2011, Ghana Khurd village has a total population of 368 people, consisting of 193 males and 175 females. The village has 80 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 248 literate and 120 illiterate residents. Additionally, 70 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 72 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ghana Khurd are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population368193175
Child Population (0–6 yrs)542628
Scheduled Castes (SC)703931
Scheduled Tribes (ST)723933
Literate Population248146102
Illiterate Population1204773

Nearby Villages of Ghana Khurd

Ghana Khurd 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)
Choka BakhatsinghNorth1.26 km
SunetiSouth-East2.11 km
LawapaniSouth-West2.20 km
AmouliEast2.36 km
KundaNorth-East2.49 km
BarhaWest3.05 km
GorkhaWest3.16 km
Kakarua AnchharamNorth3.36 km
DholpurNorth-West3.40 km
Padariya RajadharSouth3.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghana Khurd

Ghana Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ratona, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Begamganj to Ghana Khurd is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Ghana Khurd is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghana Khurd

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

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

Health Facilities in Ghana Khurd

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ghana Khurd

Where is Ghana Khurd located?

Ghana Khurd village is located in Sultan-Ganj Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghana Khurd?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghana Khurd is Suneti.

What is the pincode of Ghana Khurd?

The pincode of Ghana Khurd is 464570.

What is the population of Ghana Khurd?

Ghana Khurd has a total population of 368, including 193 males and 175 females.

How many households are there in Ghana Khurd?

There are 80 households in Ghana Khurd.

What is the literacy rate in Ghana Khurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghana Khurd is 67.39%. Male literacy is 75.65% and female literacy is 58.29%.