Gauhani - Gaurihar, Chhatarpur

Gauhani 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 100 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Gauhani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gauhani is 457504. The village covers a total geographical area of 773.33 hectares and falls under the 471525 pincode. Laundi is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Gauhani 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 Gauhani

As per Census 2011, Gauhani village has a total population of 2,679 people, consisting of 1,460 males and 1,219 females. The village has 565 households and a sex ratio of 834 females per 1,000 males. There are 437 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,581 literate and 1,098 illiterate residents. Additionally, 796 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gauhani

Gauhani 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 Gauhani

Gauhani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khurhand, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Laundi to Gauhani is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Gauhani is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gauhani

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

Health Facilities in Gauhani

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

FAQs about Gauhani