Gaurela - Jaithari, Anuppur

Gaurela is a village situated in the Jaithari tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaithari and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Anuppur. Gaurela village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaurela is 501984. The village covers a total geographical area of 832.84 hectares and falls under the 484330 pincode. Jaithari is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gaurela

As per Census 2011, Gaurela village has a total population of 1,145 people, consisting of 576 males and 569 females. The village has 271 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 184 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 414 literate and 731 illiterate residents. Additionally, 65 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 875 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaurela

Gaurela 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 Gaurela

Gaurela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaithari, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaithari to Gaurela is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anuppur to Gaurela is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaurela

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

Health Facilities in Gaurela

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

FAQs about Gaurela