Gokhalapur (Gokhalpur) - Athner, Betul

Gokhalapur (Gokhalpur) is a village situated in the Athner tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Athner and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Dhabona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokhalapur (Gokhalpur) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokhalapur (Gokhalpur) is 485436. The village covers a total geographical area of 296.56 hectares and falls under the 460220 pincode. Athner is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Gokhalapur (Gokhalpur)

According to the 2011 Census, Gokhalapur (Gokhalpur) village had a total population of 495 people, including 257 males and 238 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.66%, with male literacy at 63.18% and female literacy at 51.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 440.

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

Nearby Villages of Gokhalapur (Gokhalpur)

Gokhalapur (Gokhalpur) 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 Gokhalapur (Gokhalpur)

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gokhalapur (Gokhalpur). The nearest railway station is Kolvihir, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athner to Gokhalapur (Gokhalpur) is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Gokhalapur (Gokhalpur) is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gokhalapur (Gokhalpur)

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

Health Facilities in Gokhalapur (Gokhalpur)

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

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