Nand - Gaurihar, Chhatarpur

Nand is a village situated in the Gaurihar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaurihar and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Nand village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nand is 457483. The village covers a total geographical area of 543.38 hectares and falls under the 471525 pincode. Laundi is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Nand 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 Nand

According to the 2011 Census, Nand village had a total population of 2,186 people, including 1,158 males and 1,028 females, living in 432 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.94%, with male literacy at 79.37% and female literacy at 53.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 365.

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

Nearby Villages of Nand

Nand 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 Nand

Nand is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mataundh, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Laundi to Nand is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Nand is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nand

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

Health Facilities in Nand

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

FAQs about Nand