Ghoor - Gaurihar, Chhatarpur

Ghoor is a village situated in the Gaurihar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaurihar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Ghoor village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghoor is 457391. The village covers a total geographical area of 612.9 hectares and falls under the 471515 pincode. Laundi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Ghoor 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 Ghoor

According to the 2011 Census, Ghoor village had a total population of 1,597 people, including 862 males and 735 females, living in 362 households. The sex ratio was 853 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.91%, with male literacy at 73.32% and female literacy at 54.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 528.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghoor

Ghoor 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 Ghoor

Ghoor 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 36.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Laundi to Ghoor is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Ghoor is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghoor

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

Health Facilities in Ghoor

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

FAQs about Ghoor