Gerughati - Varla, Barwani

Gerughati is a village situated in the Varla tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Varla and around 121 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Gerughati village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gerughati is 478680. The village covers a total geographical area of 571.41 hectares and falls under the 451666 pincode. Sendhwa is the nearest town, located about 52 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 Sendhawa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khargone Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gerughati

As per Census 2011, Gerughati village has a total population of 2,224 people, consisting of 1,108 males and 1,116 females. The village has 372 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 464 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 666 literate and 1,558 illiterate residents. Additionally, 170 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,996 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Gerughati

Gerughati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chavalkhede, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sendhwa to Gerughati is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Gerughati is about 121 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 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:

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:

FAQs about Gerughati