Gauna - Prabhatpttan, Betul

Gauna is a village situated in the Prabhatpttan tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from Multai and around 55 km from Betul. Nandakudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gauna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gauna is 486203. The village covers a total geographical area of 440.94 hectares and falls under the 460668 pincode. Multai is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Gauna 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 Gauna

According to the 2011 Census, Gauna village had a total population of 588 people, including 305 males and 283 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.85%, with male literacy at 82.85% and female literacy at 70.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Gauna

Gauna 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 Gauna

Gauna is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hiwarkheda, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Multai to Gauna is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Gauna is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gauna

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

Health Facilities in Gauna

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

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