Ganeshganj - Banda, Sagar

Ganeshganj is a village situated in the Banda tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banda and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Majguwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganeshganj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganeshganj is 460273. The village covers a total geographical area of 668.61 hectares and falls under the 470335 pincode. Banda is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Ganeshganj

As per Census 2011, Ganeshganj village has a total population of 873 people, consisting of 450 males and 423 females. The village has 213 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 162 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 471 literate and 402 illiterate residents. Additionally, 129 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 190 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population873450423
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1627488
Scheduled Castes (SC)1297059
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1909496
Literate Population471303168
Illiterate Population402147255

Nearby Villages of Ganeshganj

Ganeshganj 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)
MajhguwanNorth-East2.18 km
DhaboliWest2.88 km
ManjlaNorth-West3.14 km
SasaEast3.20 km
Chouka DamohSouth3.70 km
MagronSouth-West3.70 km
BamhorikhurdNorth-East4.13 km
Kaijra UddetSouth4.83 km
BilauwaWest4.88 km
KhurdNorth-East4.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ganeshganj

Public transport in the Ganeshganj is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ganeshganj, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banda to Ganeshganj is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Ganeshganj is about 40 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 Ganeshganj

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Ganeshganj

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ganeshganj 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 Ganeshganj

Where is Ganeshganj located?

Ganeshganj village is located in Banda Tehsil, Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ganeshganj?

The Gram Panchayat of Ganeshganj is Majguwan.

What is the pincode of Ganeshganj?

The pincode of Ganeshganj is 470335.

What is the population of Ganeshganj?

Ganeshganj has a total population of 873, including 450 males and 423 females.

How many households are there in Ganeshganj?

There are 213 households in Ganeshganj.

What is the literacy rate in Ganeshganj?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ganeshganj is 53.95%. Male literacy is 67.33% and female literacy is 39.72%.