Gairtalai - Vijayraghavgarh, Katni

Gairtalai is a village situated in the Vijayraghavgarh tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vijayraghavgarh and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Gairtalai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gairtalai is 488586. The village covers a total geographical area of 1244.83 hectares and falls under the 483770 pincode. Vijayraghavgarh is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Gairtalai

As per Census 2011, Gairtalai village has a total population of 5,391 people, consisting of 2,808 males and 2,583 females. The village has 1,231 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 739 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,328 literate and 2,063 illiterate residents. Additionally, 534 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,759 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gairtalai

Gairtalai 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 Gairtalai

Gairtalai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mahroi, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijayraghavgarh to Gairtalai is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Gairtalai is about 65 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 Gairtalai

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

Health Facilities in Gairtalai

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

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