Gajna - Jawar, Sehore

Gajna is a village situated in the Jawar tehsil of Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jawar and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Sehore. Gajna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gajna is 483135. The village covers a total geographical area of 502.75 hectares and falls under the 466221 pincode. Jawar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Gajna

According to the 2011 Census, Gajna village had a total population of 830 people, including 425 males and 405 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.49%, with male literacy at 81.74% and female literacy at 52.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 408, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Gajna

Gajna 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 Gajna

Gajna is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kisoni, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jawar to Gajna is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sehore to Gajna is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gajna

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

Health Facilities in Gajna

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

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