Ghosipur - Gaurihar, Chhatarpur

Ghosipur is a village situated in the Gaurihar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 51 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaurihar and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Mahyaba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghosipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghosipur is 457476. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.72 hectares and falls under the 471525 pincode. Chandla is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Ghosipur 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 Ghosipur

As per Census 2011, Ghosipur village has a total population of 249 people, consisting of 139 males and 110 females. The village has 43 households and a sex ratio of 791 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 107 literate and 142 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghosipur

Ghosipur 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 Ghosipur

Ghosipur 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 44.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandla to Ghosipur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Ghosipur is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghosipur

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

Health Facilities in Ghosipur

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

FAQs about Ghosipur