Gandharvpuri - Sonkatch, Dewas

Gandharvpuri is a village situated in the Sonkatch tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonkatch and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Gandharvpuri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandharvpuri is 473392. The village covers a total geographical area of 1297.65 hectares and falls under the 455118 pincode. Sonkatch is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Gandharvpuri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sonkatch Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dewas Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gandharvpuri

According to the 2011 Census, Gandharvpuri village had a total population of 5,529 people, including 2,807 males and 2,722 females, living in 1,088 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.97%, with male literacy at 86.88% and female literacy at 54.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,022, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandharvpuri

Gandharvpuri 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 Gandharvpuri

Gandharvpuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Berchha, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonkatch to Gandharvpuri is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Gandharvpuri is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandharvpuri

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

Health Facilities in Gandharvpuri

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

FAQs about Gandharvpuri