Gilgawan - Kolaras, Shivpuri

Gilgawan is a village situated in the Kolaras tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolaras and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Guda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gilgawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gilgawan is 455795. The village covers a total geographical area of 186.79 hectares and falls under the 473770 pincode. Kolaras is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Gilgawan

According to the 2011 Census, Gilgawan village had a total population of 435 people, including 243 males and 192 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 790 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.29%, with male literacy at 73.71% and female literacy at 39.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 269.

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

Nearby Villages of Gilgawan

Gilgawan 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 Gilgawan

Gilgawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kolaras, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolaras to Gilgawan is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Gilgawan is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gilgawan

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

Health Facilities in Gilgawan

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

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