Gaswani - Vijaypur, Sheopur

Gaswani is a village situated in the Vijaypur tehsil of Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vijaypur and around 160 km from the district headquarters in Sheopur. Gaswani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaswani is 451435. The village covers a total geographical area of 3540 hectares and falls under the 476332 pincode. Vijaypur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Gaswani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gaswani

According to the 2011 Census, Gaswani village had a total population of 4,038 people, including 2,178 males and 1,860 females, living in 937 households. The sex ratio was 854 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.54%, with male literacy at 73.40% and female literacy at 52.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 690, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,152.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaswani

Gaswani 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 Gaswani

Gaswani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sabalgarh, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijaypur to Gaswani is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sheopur to Gaswani is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaswani

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

Health Facilities in Gaswani

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

FAQs about Gaswani