Abhau - Gaurihar, Chhatarpur

Abhau is a village situated in the Gaurihar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaurihar and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Abhau village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Abhau is 457417. The village covers a total geographical area of 864.82 hectares and falls under the 471510 pincode. Laundi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Abhau 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 Abhau

According to the 2011 Census, Abhau village had a total population of 1,874 people, including 1,027 males and 847 females, living in 363 households. The sex ratio was 825 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.03%, with male literacy at 71.30% and female literacy at 52.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 894.

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

Nearby Villages of Abhau

Abhau 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 Abhau

Abhau is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kabrai, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Laundi to Abhau is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Abhau is about 95 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 Abhau

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

Health Facilities in Abhau

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

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