Gomakalan - Rajnagar, Chhatarpur

Gomakalan is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Gomakala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gomakalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gomakalan is 457982. The village covers a total geographical area of 1123.24 hectares and falls under the 471501 pincode. Rajnagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Gomakalan 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 Gomakalan

According to the 2011 Census, Gomakalan village had a total population of 2,025 people, including 1,073 males and 952 females, living in 442 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.92%, with male literacy at 67.49% and female literacy at 45.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 335, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Gomakalan

Gomakalan 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 Gomakalan

Gomakalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajnagar, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajnagar to Gomakalan is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Gomakalan is about 40 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 Gomakalan

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

Health Facilities in Gomakalan

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

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