Ghunchoo - Rajnagar, Chhatarpur

Ghunchoo is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Ghunchu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghunchoo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghunchoo is 457966. The village covers a total geographical area of 578.93 hectares and falls under the 471625 pincode. Rajnagar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Ghunchoo 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 Ghunchoo

According to the 2011 Census, Ghunchoo village had a total population of 958 people, including 520 males and 438 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 842 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.73%, with male literacy at 77.70% and female literacy at 47.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 163, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 400.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population958520438
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1538568
Scheduled Castes (SC)1638677
Scheduled Tribes (ST)400218182
Literate Population513338175
Illiterate Population445182263

Nearby Villages of Ghunchoo

Ghunchoo 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)
BilaSouth-West2.84 km
PratappuraSouth3.37 km
TiktaiEast3.47 km
KurelaSouth-East3.71 km
TalgaonNorth-West4.02 km
RajapurNorth-East4.28 km
BhilguwanSouth-East4.89 km
BigpurNorth-East5.49 km
LalpurWest5.55 km
SimrahiEast5.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghunchoo

Public transport in the Ghunchoo is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Singhpur Dumra, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajnagar to Ghunchoo is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Ghunchoo is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghunchoo

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

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

Health Facilities in Ghunchoo

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ghunchoo 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 Ghunchoo

Where is Ghunchoo located?

Ghunchoo village is located in Rajnagar Tehsil, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Ghunchoo?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghunchoo is Ghunchu.

What is the pincode of Ghunchoo?

The pincode of Ghunchoo is 471625.

What is the population of Ghunchoo?

Ghunchoo had a total population of 958, including 520 males and 438 females.

How many households are there in Ghunchoo?

Ghunchoo had 182 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ghunchoo?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghunchoo was 63.73%. Male literacy was 77.70% and female literacy was 47.30%.