Gaykham - Bhainsdehi, Betul

Gaykham is a village situated in the Bhainsdehi tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhainsdehi and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Kaldongri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaykham village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaykham is 485297. The village covers a total geographical area of 582.39 hectares and falls under the 460220 pincode. Bhainsdehi is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Gaykham 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 Gaykham

According to the 2011 Census, Gaykham village had a total population of 523 people, including 272 males and 251 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.19%, with male literacy at 75.71% and female literacy at 49.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 248, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 253.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaykham

Gaykham 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 Gaykham

Gaykham is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Betul, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhainsdehi to Gaykham is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Gaykham is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaykham

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

Health Facilities in Gaykham

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

FAQs about Gaykham