Gaharawan - Chandla, Chhatarpur

Gaharawan is a village situated in the Chandla tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandla and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Chhat Pura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaharawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaharawan is 457601. The village covers a total geographical area of 215.29 hectares and falls under the 471525 pincode. Chandla is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Gaharawan

According to the 2011 Census, Gaharawan village had a total population of 544 people, including 291 males and 253 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.54%, with male literacy at 62.80% and female literacy at 35.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 101.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaharawan

Gaharawan 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 Gaharawan

Gaharawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rangauli, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandla to Gaharawan is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Gaharawan is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaharawan

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

Health Facilities in Gaharawan

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

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