Ganesh Kheda - Kolaras, Shivpuri

Ganesh Kheda is a village situated in the Kolaras tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolaras and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Ganeshkheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganesh Kheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganesh Kheda is 455890. The village covers a total geographical area of 300.5 hectares and falls under the 473774 pincode. Kolaras is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Ganesh Kheda

As per Census 2011, Ganesh Kheda village has a total population of 994 people, consisting of 503 males and 491 females. The village has 256 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 198 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 448 literate and 546 illiterate residents. Additionally, 71 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 484 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ganesh Kheda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population994503491
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19810296
Scheduled Castes (SC)713833
Scheduled Tribes (ST)484234250
Literate Population448268180
Illiterate Population546235311

Nearby Villages of Ganesh Kheda

Ganesh Kheda 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)
BajnaNorth-West1.48 km
DamuaSouth-East2.26 km
KotariEast2.59 km
PiparodaNorth2.60 km
PahadaNorth-East2.66 km
RuhanaEast2.85 km
SegamaWest2.91 km
BelarNorth-West3.01 km
SonpuraSouth-West3.13 km
JharasNorth3.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ganesh Kheda

Ganesh Kheda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lukwasa, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolaras to Ganesh Kheda is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Ganesh Kheda is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganesh Kheda

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

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

Health Facilities in Ganesh Kheda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Ganesh Kheda

Where is Ganesh Kheda located?

Ganesh Kheda village is located in Kolaras Tehsil, Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ganesh Kheda?

The Gram Panchayat of Ganesh Kheda is Ganeshkheda.

What is the pincode of Ganesh Kheda?

The pincode of Ganesh Kheda is 473774.

What is the population of Ganesh Kheda?

Ganesh Kheda has a total population of 994, including 503 males and 491 females.

How many households are there in Ganesh Kheda?

There are 256 households in Ganesh Kheda.

What is the literacy rate in Ganesh Kheda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ganesh Kheda is 45.07%. Male literacy is 53.28% and female literacy is 36.66%.