Ajitpur - Gaurihar, Chhatarpur

Ajitpur is a village situated in the Gaurihar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaurihar and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Ajitpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ajitpur is 457470. The village covers a total geographical area of 665.77 hectares and falls under the 471525 pincode. Chandla is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Ajitpur 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 Ajitpur

As per Census 2011, Ajitpur village has a total population of 1,437 people, consisting of 752 males and 685 females. The village has 315 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 238 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 891 literate and 546 illiterate residents. Additionally, 282 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,437752685
Child Population (0–6 yrs)238112126
Scheduled Castes (SC)282142140
Literate Population891534357
Illiterate Population546218328

Nearby Villages of Ajitpur

Ajitpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BarbandEast1.85 km
MahyabaNorth-West2.78 km
JodhpurNorth-West2.87 km
DadutalNorth-East2.91 km
GhosipurSouth-West2.98 km
Barsanda ManpurSouth-East3.39 km
Chak DadutalNorth-East3.54 km
BasrahiNorth-West3.91 km
ImlahiNorth3.95 km
Rampur GhosiWest3.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ajitpur

Ajitpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khurhand, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandla to Ajitpur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Ajitpur is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ajitpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Ajitpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ajitpur

Where is Ajitpur located?

Ajitpur village is located in Gaurihar Tehsil, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ajitpur?

Ajitpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ajitpur?

The pincode of Ajitpur is 471525.

What is the population of Ajitpur?

Ajitpur has a total population of 1,437, including 752 males and 685 females.

How many households are there in Ajitpur?

There are 315 households in Ajitpur.

What is the literacy rate in Ajitpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ajitpur is 62.00%. Male literacy is 71.01% and female literacy is 52.12%.