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

According to the 2011 Census, Bansgarh village had a total population of 2,929 people, including 1,598 males and 1,331 females, living in 542 households. The sex ratio was 833 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.63%, with male literacy at 75.74% and female literacy at 40.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 580, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 105.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Bansgarh