Gajapur - Pichhor, Gwalior

Gajapur is a village situated in the Pichhor tehsil of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from Dabra and around 67 km from Gwalior. Ajaygarha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gajapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gajapur is 454104. The village covers a total geographical area of 763 hectares and falls under the 475115 pincode. Pichhore is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gajapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gajapur village had a total population of 1,217 people, including 641 males and 576 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.50%, with male literacy at 66.53% and female literacy at 43.40%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 280.

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

Nearby Villages of Gajapur

Gajapur 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 Gajapur

Gajapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dabra, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pichhore to Gajapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gwalior to Gajapur is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gajapur

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

Health Facilities in Gajapur

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

FAQs about Gajapur