Payaga - Kolaras, Shivpuri

Payaga is a village situated in the Kolaras tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolaras and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Jhadel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Payaga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Payaga is 455909. The village covers a total geographical area of 140.97 hectares and falls under the 473774 pincode. Kolaras is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Payaga

According to the 2011 Census, Payaga village had a total population of 410 people, including 213 males and 197 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.35%, with male literacy at 78.92% and female literacy at 50.59%.

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

Nearby Villages of Payaga

Payaga 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 Payaga

Payaga 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 126.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolaras to Payaga is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Payaga is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Payaga

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

Health Facilities in Payaga

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

FAQs about Payaga