Gora - Rajnagar, Chhatarpur

Gora is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Gora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gora is 458004. The village covers a total geographical area of 1241.89 hectares and falls under the 471606 pincode. Rajnagar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Gora 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 Gora

According to the 2011 Census, Gora village had a total population of 1,439 people, including 782 males and 657 females, living in 305 households. The sex ratio was 840 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.04%, with male literacy at 73.32% and female literacy at 53.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 335, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Gora

Gora 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 Gora

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Gora. The nearest railway station is Rajnagar, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajnagar to Gora is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Gora 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 Gora

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

Health Facilities in Gora

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

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