Gilgawan

Gilgawan is a village located in Kolaras tehsil of Shivpuri district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Kolaras (tehsildar office) and 29km away from district headquarter Shivpuri. As per 2009 stats, Guda is the gram panchayat of Gilgawan village.

Gilgawan has its own place in the vibrant Shivpuri region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Gilgawan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gilgawan is 455795. The village spans a total geographical area of 186.79 hectares. Kolaras is nearest town to Gilgawan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 4km away.

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Population of Gilgawan

Below is a concise population overview of Gilgawan as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 435 243 192
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 85 49 36
Scheduled Castes (SC) 269 143 126
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 204 143 61
Illiterate Population 231 100 131

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gilgawan village:

  • The total population of Gilgawan village is around 435, including approximately 243 males and 192 females, with a sex ratio of 790 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 85 children aged 0–6 years in Gilgawan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Gilgawan village has 269 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Gilgawan village is about 46.90%, with male literacy at 58.85% and female literacy at 31.77%.
  • There are around 98 households in Gilgawan village.

Connectivity of Gilgawan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gilgawan. As per the 2011 stats, Gilgawan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Gilgawan

Knowing the nearby villages of Gilgawan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gilgawan.

Sanwara Guda Milak Ayama Panwari Ukawal Pooran Khedi Mohrai Dagahi Chandoriya Chakara Khairai

Frequently Asked Questions about Gilgawan

Where is Gilgawan located?
Gilgawan village is situated in Kolaras Tehsil, within the Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gilgawan?
The Gram Panchayat of Gilgawan is Guda (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Gilgawan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gilgawan is 435, with 243 males and 192 females.
How many households are there in Gilgawan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gilgawan village has a total of 98 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gilgawan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gilgawan is 46.90%. The male literacy rate is 58.85%, while the female literacy rate is 31.77%.