Pagrawad Kalan - Avantipur Barodia, Shajapur

Pagrawad Kalan is a village situated in the Avantipur Barodia tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from Shujalpur and around 50 km from Shajapur. Pagravadkala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pagrawad Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pagrawad Kalan is 473117. The village covers a total geographical area of 1548.01 hectares and falls under the 465116 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Pagrawad Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Pagrawad Kalan village had a total population of 4,137 people, including 2,169 males and 1,968 females, living in 914 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.13%, with male literacy at 90.47% and female literacy at 64.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 862, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Pagrawad Kalan

Pagrawad Kalan 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 Pagrawad Kalan

Pagrawad Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bolai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shujalpur to Pagrawad Kalan is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Pagrawad Kalan is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pagrawad Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Pagrawad Kalan

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

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