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

According to the 2011 Census, Ajitpur village had a total population of 1,437 people, including 752 males and 685 females, living in 315 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.31%, with male literacy at 83.44% and female literacy at 63.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 282.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Ajitpur