Gurba - Bhimpur, Betul

Gurba is a village situated in the Bhimpur tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 75 km from Bhainsdehi and around 105 km from Betul. Guruwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurba is 485192. The village covers a total geographical area of 2145.98 hectares and falls under the 460220 pincode. Bhainsdehi is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

Gurba 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 Gurba

According to the 2011 Census, Gurba village had a total population of 4,208 people, including 2,074 males and 2,134 females, living in 866 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.41%, with male literacy at 41.30% and female literacy at 25.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3,789.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurba

Gurba 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 Gurba

Gurba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Timarni, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhainsdehi to Gurba is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Gurba is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurba

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

Health Facilities in Gurba

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

FAQs about Gurba