Gijwar - Madwas, Sidhi

Gijwar is a village situated in the Madwas tehsil of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Majhauli and around 35 km from Sidhi. Gijwar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gijwar is 503150. The village covers a total geographical area of 1251.62 hectares and falls under the 486666 pincode. Majhauli is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gijwar

According to the 2011 Census, Gijwar village had a total population of 4,957 people, including 2,478 males and 2,479 females, living in 1,197 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.76%, with male literacy at 75.83% and female literacy at 55.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 330, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,196.

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

Nearby Villages of Gijwar

Gijwar 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 Gijwar

Gijwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Joba, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Majhauli to Gijwar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sidhi to Gijwar is about 35 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 Gijwar

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

Health Facilities in Gijwar

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

FAQs about Gijwar