Ghura - Rajnagar, Chhatarpur

Ghura is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Ghoora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghura is 458075. The village covers a total geographical area of 1156.03 hectares and falls under the 471105 pincode. Khajuraho is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Ghura 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 Ghura

As per Census 2011, Ghura village has a total population of 2,860 people, consisting of 1,510 males and 1,350 females. The village has 712 households and a sex ratio of 894 females per 1,000 males. There are 447 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,507 literate and 1,353 illiterate residents. Additionally, 610 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8601,5101,350
Child Population (0–6 yrs)447234213
Scheduled Castes (SC)610324286
Literate Population1,507921586
Illiterate Population1,353589764

Nearby Villages of Ghura

Ghura 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)
Pahadi HirajooNorth2.45 km
KhairiWest2.74 km
BamithaNorth-East2.97 km
KishorganjEast2.98 km
BansaraiSouth3.07 km
MajhgawanSouth-East4.36 km
OtapurwaSouth-West4.88 km
DeogaonWest5.03 km
NayagaonNorth5.15 km
BamariEast5.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghura

Ghura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khajuraho, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Khajuraho to Ghura is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Ghura is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ghura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ghura

Where is Ghura located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Ghura?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghura is Ghoora.

What is the pincode of Ghura?

The pincode of Ghura is 471105.

What is the population of Ghura?

Ghura has a total population of 2,860, including 1,510 males and 1,350 females.

How many households are there in Ghura?

There are 712 households in Ghura.

What is the literacy rate in Ghura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghura is 52.69%. Male literacy is 60.99% and female literacy is 43.41%.