Gulsi - Bichhua, Chhindwara

Gulsi is a village situated in the Bichhua tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bichhua and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Kundaraiyatwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gulsi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gulsi is 495349. The village covers a total geographical area of 355.09 hectares and falls under the 480111 pincode. Sausar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Gulsi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gulsi

According to the 2011 Census, Gulsi village had a total population of 940 people, including 490 males and 450 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.88%, with male literacy at 65.22% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 866.

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

Nearby Villages of Gulsi

Gulsi 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 Gulsi

Gulsi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhimalgondi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sausar to Gulsi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Gulsi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gulsi

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

Health Facilities in Gulsi

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

FAQs about Gulsi