Garda village, Alot tehsil | Pincode 457114

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

rodi bai

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LGD code: 470249
Pincode: 457114
Post office: Alote
Population: 660
Households: 148
Literacy rate: 51.8%
Sex ratio: 964 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 460
Distance to district centre: 62 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km
Distance to Bhopal: 177 km
Distance to Delhi: 562 km
Nearest railway station: Vikramgarh Alot · 22 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital Alot · 20 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Garda compares

By population, Garda ranks #50 of 110 villages in Alot mandal.

Literacy rate

51.8%

+2.5% vs mandal average

Garda: 51.8%
Alot mandal: 49.3%
Ratlam district: 56.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

964

−5 vs mandal average

Garda: 964
Alot mandal: 969

Household size

people per home

4.5

−0.3 vs mandal average

Garda: 4.5
Alot mandal: 4.8

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Garda at a glance

Garda is a village of 660 people in 148 households (Census 2011) in Alot tehsil, Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh, the 50th-largest of 110 villages in Alot tehsil. Literacy is 52%, 3 points above the tehsil average of 49% and the sex ratio is 964 women per 1,000 men. It lies 62 km from the Ratlam district centre, 23 km from Dag, the nearest town, 22 km from Vikramgarh Alot railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 457114, served by Alote post office; the LGD village code is 470249. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital Alot, 20 km away. The sarpanch is rodi bai, and the village votes in Mahidpur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Dinesh Jain Boss. The population is estimated at 778 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Garda · this village	660	52%	—
Rajla · Alot	680	37%	0 km N
Indokh · Jharda	2,030	48%	1.3 km S
Lodha Khedi · Badod	507	40%	1.7 km NW
Tipukheda · Jharda	872	54%	2.2 km W
Bolkhedaghat · Jharda	1,000	47%	3.1 km NW
Sawani · Badod	398	58%	3.5 km NW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Garda

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 5
Power hours (winter): 9
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: ALOT
Distance to nearest town (km): 15
Distance to district HQ (km): 110
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: No
Total area (ha): 347.61
Irrigated area (ha): 89.71
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Garda

LGD code: 470249
Pincode: 457114
Post office: Alote
Population (Census 2011): 660
Population (projected 2026): 778
Households: 148
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 964
Literacy rate: 51.8%
Coordinates: 23.73582°N, 75.75189°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Ujjain
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mahidpur
Member of Parliament: Anil Firojiya
Member of Legislative Assembly: Dinesh Jain Boss
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: rodi bai
Block / Mandal: Alot

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Ratlam district level

Then & Now

Garda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

660

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

778

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

148

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

174

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 660Census 2011
Households: 148Census 2011
Literacy rate: 51.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 964 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7782026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1742026 projection
Active job cards: 1,10,379MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 51,789MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 5,64,02,812ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,067NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 63.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.0%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 69.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 95.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 59.5%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 59.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Ratlam district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,15,287PMAY-G · 37,15,287 of 49,89,236 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Ratlam district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,79,642Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Ratlam district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Garda

Mandal centre

Alot · ≈ 2.3 km

≈ 5 min by car · 6 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Ratlam · ≈ 62 km

≈ 2 h 7 min by car · 2 h 31 min by bike

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Nearest town · 13,935 people

Dag · ≈ 23 km

≈ 48 min by car · 57 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhopal177 kmcapital
Delhi562 km
Mumbai597 km
Hyderabad761 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationVikramgarh Alot22 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital Alot20 km
CollegeCatholic Theology College for boys57 km

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September 2026

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One vote, four years: Madhya Pradesh High Court orders recount in sarpanch polls

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Madhya Pradesh: September sugarcane planting puts focus on quality seed selection

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Sep

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MP Monsoon May Stay Active Till September 21, 33.1 Inches of Rain Recorded So Far

Reported by Ground Report.

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One vote, four years: Madhya Pradesh High Court orders recount in sarpanch polls
The Indian Expressyesterday
Madhya Pradesh: September sugarcane planting puts focus on quality seed selection
ChiniMandiyesterday
MP Monsoon May Stay Active Till September 21, 33.1 Inches of Rain Recorded So Far
Ground Reportyesterday
Forest Land Diversion Recommended For Irrigation, Hydropower Projects In Madhya Pradesh
Swarajyayesterday
Rain spell to continue in MP till Sept 21: Monsoon in final phase but remains active; 33.1 inches rainfall ...
Bhaskar Englishyesterday
MoEFCC recommends forest land diversion for irrigation, hydro projects in Madhya Pradesh
The New Indian Express2 days ago

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People often ask about Garda

What is the pincode of Garda?

The pincode of Garda, Alot tehsil, Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh is 457114. The post office is Alote.

Which post office delivers to Garda?

Mail for Garda is delivered through Alote post office, pincode 457114, in Alot tehsil, Ratlam district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Garda located?

Garda is a village in Alot tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Garda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Garda village has a population of 660 across 148 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Garda?

The current sarpanch of Garda gram panchayat is rodi bai.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Garda in?

Garda falls under the Ujjain Lok Sabha constituency (PC #22) of Madhya Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Garda in?

Garda falls under the Mahidpur assembly constituency (AC #213) of Madhya Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Garda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Garda village is 51.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Garda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Garda village is 964 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Garda?

12 schemes currently match residents of Garda, including Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana, Mukhyamantri Tirth Darshan Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Garda from Ratlam district centre?

Garda is approximately 62 km (straight-line) from the centre of Ratlam district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Garda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Garda village is 470249.

Which is the nearest town to Garda?

Dag (population 13,935, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 23 km from Garda in a straight line.

How big is Garda compared to other villages in Alot tehsil?

Garda ranks 50 of 110 villages in Alot tehsil by Census 2011 population (660 residents).

How far is Garda from Bhopal?

Garda is about 177 km from Bhopal in a straight line (the state capital of Madhya Pradesh); by road expect roughly 231 km.

How far is Garda from Delhi?

Garda is about 562 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 730 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Garda?

Vikramgarh Alot is the nearest railway station to Garda, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 29 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Garda?

Government Hospital Alot is the nearest hospital or health centre to Garda, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Who is the MLA of Garda?

Garda falls under Mahidpur assembly constituency (AC 213). The sitting MLA is Dinesh Jain Boss (INC).

Who is the MP for Garda?

Garda is in Ujjain Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Anil Firojiya (Anil Firojiya).

What is the population of Garda in 2026?

Garda is estimated at 778 people in 2026, up about 18% from 660 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Garda in?

Madhya Pradesh falls in the Central Plateau and Hills zone (soybean, wheat, gram, cotton) and the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Garda in Ratlam district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Garda?

rodi bai is the sarpanch of Garda gram panchayat, Alot tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Alot tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)