Gulwada - Sultan-Ganj, Raisen

Gulwada is a village situated in the Sultan-Ganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 44 km from Begamganj and around 112 km from Raisen. Gulwada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gulwada is 484236. The village covers a total geographical area of 585.68 hectares and falls under the 464570 pincode. Begamganj is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Gulwada 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 Gulwada

According to the 2011 Census, Gulwada village had a total population of 1,488 people, including 806 males and 682 females, living in 346 households. The sex ratio was 846 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.16%, with male literacy at 80.51% and female literacy at 68.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 406, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 134.

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

Nearby Villages of Gulwada

Gulwada 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 Gulwada

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gulwada. The nearest railway station is Ratona, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Begamganj to Gulwada is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Gulwada is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gulwada

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

Health Facilities in Gulwada

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

FAQs about Gulwada