Ganj - Basoda, Vidisha

Ganj is a village situated in the Basoda tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basoda and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Ganj village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganj is 481245. The village covers a total geographical area of 251 hectares and falls under the 464221 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Ganj

According to the 2011 Census, Ganj village had a total population of 778 people, including 397 males and 381 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.35%, with male literacy at 85.00% and female literacy at 60.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 203, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganj

Ganj 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 Ganj

Ganj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ganj Basoda, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Ganj is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Ganj is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganj

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

Health Facilities in Ganj

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

FAQs about Ganj