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

According to the 2011 Census, Gaurela village had a total population of 1,145 people, including 576 males and 569 females, living in 271 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.08%, with male literacy at 50.94% and female literacy at 35.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 875.

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

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:

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