Gurikha - Gohad, Bhind

Gurikha is a village situated in the Gohad tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gohad and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Gurikha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurikha is 453299. The village covers a total geographical area of 1009.61 hectares and falls under the 477117 pincode. Gohad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Gurikha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gurikha

As per Census 2011, Gurikha village has a total population of 3,122 people, consisting of 1,732 males and 1,390 females. The village has 626 households and a sex ratio of 802 females per 1,000 males. There are 516 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,950 literate and 1,172 illiterate residents. Additionally, 328 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 97 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurikha

Gurikha 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 Gurikha

Gurikha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malanpur, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gohad to Gurikha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Gurikha is about 56 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 Gurikha

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

Health Facilities in Gurikha

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

FAQs about Gurikha