Lahauri (Gangala Khedi) - Shujalpur, Shajapur

Lahauri (Gangala Khedi) is a village situated in the Shujalpur tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shujalpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Penvchi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lahauri (Gangala Khedi) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lahauri (Gangala Khedi) is 473009. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.89 hectares and falls under the 465333 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Lahauri (Gangala Khedi) 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 Lahauri (Gangala Khedi)

According to the 2011 Census, Lahauri (Gangala Khedi) village had a total population of 360 people, including 199 males and 161 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 809 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.14%, with male literacy at 94.48% and female literacy at 80.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 221.

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

Nearby Villages of Lahauri (Gangala Khedi)

Lahauri (Gangala Khedi) 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 Lahauri (Gangala Khedi)

Lahauri (Gangala Khedi) 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 Mohammadkhera, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shujalpur to Lahauri (Gangala Khedi) is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Lahauri (Gangala Khedi) 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 Lahauri (Gangala Khedi)

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lahauri (Gangala Khedi) village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Lahauri (Gangala Khedi)

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

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