Gerughati - Chandra Shekhar Azad Nagar, Alirajpur

Gerughati is a village situated in the Chandra Shekhar Azad Nagar tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from Bhavra and around 45 km from Alirajpur. Gerughati village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gerughati is 504952. The village covers a total geographical area of 152 hectares and falls under the 457882 pincode. Bhavra is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Gerughati

As per Census 2011, Gerughati village has a total population of 382 people, consisting of 155 males and 227 females. The village has 80 households and a sex ratio of 1,464 females per 1,000 males. There are 85 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 185 literate and 197 illiterate residents. Additionally, 372 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gerughati are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population382155227
Child Population (0–6 yrs)854342
Scheduled Tribes (ST)372150222
Literate Population18575110
Illiterate Population19780117

Nearby Villages of Gerughati

Gerughati 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Tati AmbaEast1.37 km
KuhiwavNorth-West1.69 km
MalweliWest2.14 km
DewaliNorth2.54 km
JawaniyaSouth-East3.40 km
MathanaWest3.46 km
Miryawat BadiSouth3.82 km
GirdhaSouth-West3.91 km
Aman KuwaNorth-West4.70 km
MendhaWest4.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gerughati

Public transport in the Gerughati is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhamarda, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhavra to Gerughati is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Gerughati is about 45 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 Gerughati

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Gerughati

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gerughati

Where is Gerughati located?

Gerughati village is located in Chandra Shekhar Azad Nagar Tehsil, Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gerughati?

Gerughati is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gerughati?

The pincode of Gerughati is 457882.

What is the population of Gerughati?

Gerughati has a total population of 382, including 155 males and 227 females.

How many households are there in Gerughati?

There are 80 households in Gerughati.

What is the literacy rate in Gerughati?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gerughati is 48.43%. Male literacy is 48.39% and female literacy is 48.46%.