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

According to the 2011 Census, Ghura village had a total population of 2,860 people, including 1,510 males and 1,350 females, living in 712 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.45%, with male literacy at 72.18% and female literacy at 51.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 610.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Ghura