Kishoni - Shujalpur, Shajapur

Kishoni is a village situated in the Shujalpur tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shujalpur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Kisoni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kishoni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kishoni is 473048. The village covers a total geographical area of 748 hectares and falls under the 465333 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kishoni 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 Kishoni

According to the 2011 Census, Kishoni village had a total population of 1,503 people, including 781 males and 722 females, living in 316 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.11%, with male literacy at 84.82% and female literacy at 62.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 454, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 83.

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

Nearby Villages of Kishoni

Kishoni 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 Kishoni

Kishoni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Shujalpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shujalpur to Kishoni is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Kishoni is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kishoni

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

Health Facilities in Kishoni

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

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