Gorikheda - Pansemal, Barwani

Gorikheda is a village situated in the Pansemal tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pansemal and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Junapani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorikheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorikheda is 478426. The village covers a total geographical area of 283.86 hectares and falls under the 451770 pincode. Pansemal is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Gorikheda

As per Census 2011, Gorikheda village has a total population of 1,797 people, consisting of 920 males and 877 females. The village has 367 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 366 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 549 literate and 1,248 illiterate residents. Additionally, 276 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,520 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorikheda

Gorikheda 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 Gorikheda

Gorikheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranala, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pansemal to Gorikheda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Gorikheda is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorikheda

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

Health Facilities in Gorikheda

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

FAQs about Gorikheda