Giloha - Lavkush Nagar, Chhatarpur

Giloha is a village situated in the Lavkush Nagar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Laundi and around 55 km from Chhatarpur. Gilaunha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Giloha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Giloha is 457546. The village covers a total geographical area of 641.46 hectares and falls under the 471408 pincode. Laundi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Giloha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khajuraho Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Giloha

As per Census 2011, Giloha village has a total population of 1,680 people, consisting of 886 males and 794 females. The village has 310 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 272 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 934 literate and 746 illiterate residents. Additionally, 552 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,680886794
Child Population (0–6 yrs)272146126
Scheduled Castes (SC)552293259
Literate Population934599335
Illiterate Population746287459

Nearby Villages of Giloha

Giloha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SahapuraNorth1.46 km
SingpurSouth1.83 km
PeeraNorth-East1.88 km
PattiEast2.10 km
SijwahaWest2.42 km
MawaiNorth-West2.58 km
HanspuraEast2.65 km
Tahanga CharaipurwaEast2.81 km
SijariaSouth-West3.04 km
RekhaNorth-East3.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Giloha

Giloha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rangauli, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Laundi to Giloha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Giloha is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Giloha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Giloha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Giloha

Where is Giloha located?

Giloha village is located in Lavkush Nagar Tehsil, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Giloha?

The Gram Panchayat of Giloha is Gilaunha.

What is the pincode of Giloha?

The pincode of Giloha is 471408.

What is the population of Giloha?

Giloha has a total population of 1,680, including 886 males and 794 females.

How many households are there in Giloha?

There are 310 households in Giloha.

What is the literacy rate in Giloha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Giloha is 55.60%. Male literacy is 67.61% and female literacy is 42.19%.