Gulat - Bijawar, Chhatarpur

Gulat is a village situated in the Bijawar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijawar and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Gulat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gulat is 458266. The village covers a total geographical area of 1175.74 hectares and falls under the 471405 pincode. Bijawar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Gulat

According to the 2011 Census, Gulat village had a total population of 1,165 people, including 648 males and 517 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 798 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.57%, with male literacy at 60.78% and female literacy at 40.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 333, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 145.

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

Nearby Villages of Gulat

Gulat 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 Gulat

Gulat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khajuraho, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijawar to Gulat is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Gulat is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gulat

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

Health Facilities in Gulat

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

FAQs about Gulat