Ghorawadi - Harrai, Chhindwara

Ghorawadi is a village situated in the Harrai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harrai and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Damkhoh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghorawadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghorawadi is 494075. The village covers a total geographical area of 663.14 hectares and falls under the 480224 pincode. Harrai is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Ghorawadi

As per Census 2011, Ghorawadi village has a total population of 471 people, consisting of 225 males and 246 females. The village has 95 households and a sex ratio of 1,093 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 232 literate and 239 illiterate residents. Additionally, 147 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 324 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population471225246
Child Population (0–6 yrs)733043
Scheduled Castes (SC)1477671
Scheduled Tribes (ST)324149175
Literate Population232132100
Illiterate Population23993146

Nearby Villages of Ghorawadi

Ghorawadi 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)
ImajhiriSouth2.59 km
TehtoriSouth-East2.96 km
JhirnaEast3.15 km
DorliNorth-East3.19 km
DenduNorth3.29 km
DamkhohWest3.40 km
Bijori KhurdSouth4.84 km
BelpatharNorth-West5.16 km
JhapatNorth-East5.19 km
ManakwadiEast5.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghorawadi

Ghorawadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parasia, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harrai to Ghorawadi is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Ghorawadi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghorawadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Ghorawadi

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

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

FAQs about Ghorawadi

Where is Ghorawadi located?

Ghorawadi village is located in Harrai Tehsil, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghorawadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghorawadi is Damkhoh.

What is the pincode of Ghorawadi?

The pincode of Ghorawadi is 480224.

What is the population of Ghorawadi?

Ghorawadi has a total population of 471, including 225 males and 246 females.

How many households are there in Ghorawadi?

There are 95 households in Ghorawadi.

What is the literacy rate in Ghorawadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghorawadi is 49.26%. Male literacy is 58.67% and female literacy is 40.65%.