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

As per Census 2011, Kishoni village has a total population of 1,503 people, consisting of 781 males and 722 females. The village has 316 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 244 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 933 literate and 570 illiterate residents. Additionally, 454 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 83 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,503781722
Child Population (0–6 yrs)244129115
Scheduled Castes (SC)454236218
Scheduled Tribes (ST)834241
Literate Population933553380
Illiterate Population570228342

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KamalyaNorth2.16 km
DehandiSouth-West2.27 km
FaridpurSouth-East2.34 km
NandasuraNorth-West2.53 km
Bhada HediWest2.53 km
BhugorEast3.07 km
GerkhediSouth-East3.12 km
SatendiSouth3.13 km
Bheel KhediNorth-East3.64 km
Mahu GhatNorth-West3.64 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Kishoni

Where is Kishoni located?

Kishoni village is located in Shujalpur Tehsil, Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kishoni?

The Gram Panchayat of Kishoni is Kisoni.

What is the pincode of Kishoni?

The pincode of Kishoni is 465333.

What is the population of Kishoni?

Kishoni has a total population of 1,503, including 781 males and 722 females.

How many households are there in Kishoni?

There are 316 households in Kishoni.

What is the literacy rate in Kishoni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kishoni is 62.08%. Male literacy is 70.81% and female literacy is 52.63%.