Bansgarh - Karera, Shivpuri

Bansgarh is a village situated in the Karera tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karera and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Bansgad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bansgarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bansgarh is 455647. The village covers a total geographical area of 763.4 hectares and falls under the 473662 pincode. Karera is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Bansgarh 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 Bansgarh

As per Census 2011, Bansgarh village has a total population of 2,929 people, consisting of 1,598 males and 1,331 females. The village has 542 households and a sex ratio of 832 females per 1,000 males. There are 452 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,477 literate and 1,452 illiterate residents. Additionally, 580 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 105 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9291,5981,331
Child Population (0–6 yrs)452246206
Scheduled Castes (SC)580312268
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1055352
Literate Population1,4771,024453
Illiterate Population1,452574878

Nearby Villages of Bansgarh

Bansgarh 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)
Dawar AliNorth1.80 km
AndarEast2.86 km
LalpurSouth3.18 km
Khaira KotiyaSouth-East3.21 km
SirohiNorth-East3.26 km
DumdumaSouth-East5.06 km
KarhiEast5.17 km
SonharWest5.19 km
NarauaNorth-West5.92 km
DhawaraSouth-West6.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bansgarh

Bansgarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Indargarh, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karera to Bansgarh is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Bansgarh is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bansgarh

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bansgarh

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bansgarh

Where is Bansgarh located?

Bansgarh village is located in Karera Tehsil, Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bansgarh?

The Gram Panchayat of Bansgarh is Bansgad.

What is the pincode of Bansgarh?

The pincode of Bansgarh is 473662.

What is the population of Bansgarh?

Bansgarh has a total population of 2,929, including 1,598 males and 1,331 females.

How many households are there in Bansgarh?

There are 542 households in Bansgarh.

What is the literacy rate in Bansgarh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bansgarh is 50.43%. Male literacy is 64.08% and female literacy is 34.03%.