Ghilondra - Khaniyadhana, Shivpuri

Ghilondra is a village situated in the Khaniyadhana tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaniyadhana and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Ghilondara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghilondra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghilondra is 456268. The village covers a total geographical area of 652.52 hectares and falls under the 473990 pincode. Khaniyadhana is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Ghilondra

According to the 2011 Census, Ghilondra village had a total population of 1,735 people, including 909 males and 826 females, living in 357 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.91%, with male literacy at 73.47% and female literacy at 55.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 223, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 244.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghilondra

Ghilondra 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 Ghilondra

Ghilondra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lukwasa, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khaniyadhana to Ghilondra is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Ghilondra is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghilondra

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

Health Facilities in Ghilondra

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

FAQs about Ghilondra