Gavhana - Burhanpur Nagar, Burhanpur

Gavhana is a village situated in the Burhanpur Nagar tehsil of Burhanpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from Burhanpur and around 6 km from Burhanpur. Hatnur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gavhana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gavhana is 506184. The village covers a total geographical area of 136.25 hectares and falls under the 450331 pincode. Burhanpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Gavhana

According to the 2011 Census, Gavhana village had a total population of 510 people, including 259 males and 251 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.12%, with male literacy at 56.19% and female literacy at 44.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 307.

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

Nearby Villages of Gavhana

Gavhana 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 Gavhana

Gavhana 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 Burhanpur, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burhanpur to Gavhana is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gavhana

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

Health Facilities in Gavhana

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

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