Garhaghat - Rajnagar, Chhatarpur
Garhaghat is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Kurela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garhaghat village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Garhaghat is 457968. The village covers a total geographical area of 221.64 hectares and falls under the 471625 pincode. Rajnagar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Garhaghat 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.
Nearby Villages of Garhaghat
Garhaghat 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Paniyar | South-West | 1.72 km |
| Kurela | North-West | 2.40 km |
| Simrahi | North | 3.05 km |
| Bhilguwan | South-West | 3.64 km |
| Tiktai | North-West | 3.66 km |
| Pacham Nagar | South-East | 4.24 km |
| Surajpur | North | 4.63 km |
| Rajapur | North | 5.05 km |
| Bachhon | North-East | 5.21 km |
| Mohari | South-East | 5.59 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Garhaghat
The nearest railway station is Singhpur Dumra, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajnagar to Garhaghat is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Garhaghat is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Garhaghat
Where is Garhaghat located?
Garhaghat village is located in Rajnagar Tehsil, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garhaghat?
The Gram Panchayat of Garhaghat is Kurela.
What is the pincode of Garhaghat?
The pincode of Garhaghat is 471625.