Bangwan - Karera, Shivpuri

Bangwan is a village situated in the Karera tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karera and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Bangawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bangwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bangwan is 455649. The village covers a total geographical area of 444.67 hectares and falls under the 473662 pincode. Karera is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bangwan

According to the 2011 Census, Bangwan village had a total population of 1,881 people, including 1,022 males and 859 females, living in 382 households. The sex ratio was 841 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.75%, with male literacy at 83.64% and female literacy at 48.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 347.

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

Nearby Villages of Bangwan

Bangwan 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 Bangwan

Bangwan 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 Datia, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karera to Bangwan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Bangwan is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bangwan

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

Health Facilities in Bangwan

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

FAQs about Bangwan