Gorkha - Tendukheda, Damoh

Gorkha is a village situated in the Tendukheda tehsil of Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tendukheda and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Damoh. Mohad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorkha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorkha is 462732. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.78 hectares and falls under the 470880 pincode. Tendukheda is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Gorkha

According to the 2011 Census, Gorkha village had a total population of 688 people, including 361 males and 327 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.94%, with male literacy at 63.05% and female literacy at 41.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 251.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorkha

Gorkha 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 Gorkha

Gorkha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Damoh, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tendukheda to Gorkha is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Damoh to Gorkha is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorkha

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

Health Facilities in Gorkha

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

FAQs about Gorkha