Girana - Gulana, Shajapur

Girana is a village situated in the Gulana tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gulana and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Girana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girana is 472866. The village covers a total geographical area of 551.41 hectares and falls under the 465227 pincode. Akodia is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Girana

According to the 2011 Census, Girana village had a total population of 907 people, including 470 males and 437 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.09%, with male literacy at 85.86% and female literacy at 56.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 126, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Girana

Girana 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 Girana

Girana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Akodia, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akodia to Girana is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Girana 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 Girana

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

Health Facilities in Girana

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

FAQs about Girana