Gaula - Multai, Betul

Gaula is a village situated in the Multai tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Multai and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Goula serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaula is 486200. The village covers a total geographical area of 786.77 hectares and falls under the 460668 pincode. Multai is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Gaula

As per Census 2011, Gaula village has a total population of 1,357 people, consisting of 680 males and 677 females. The village has 321 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 124 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 924 literate and 433 illiterate residents. Additionally, 128 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 34 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,357680677
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1246262
Scheduled Castes (SC)1286860
Scheduled Tribes (ST)341717
Literate Population924519405
Illiterate Population433161272

Nearby Villages of Gaula

Gaula 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RawaWest2.63 km
GarwhaSouth3.03 km
PouniNorth-East3.37 km
DeodongriSouth-East3.81 km
KutkhediEast3.91 km
PachdharSouth-West4.03 km
SopaiNorth-West4.78 km
DohlanEast5.14 km
BarhiNorth-West5.42 km
NandkudiSouth-East5.59 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gaula

Gaula is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barsali, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Multai to Gaula is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Gaula 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 Gaula

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gaula

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gaula

Where is Gaula located?

Gaula village is located in Multai Tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gaula?

The Gram Panchayat of Gaula is Goula.

What is the pincode of Gaula?

The pincode of Gaula is 460668.

What is the population of Gaula?

Gaula has a total population of 1,357, including 680 males and 677 females.

How many households are there in Gaula?

There are 321 households in Gaula.

What is the literacy rate in Gaula?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gaula is 68.09%. Male literacy is 76.32% and female literacy is 59.82%.