Gohawal - Vijayraghavgarh, Katni

Gohawal is a village situated in the Vijayraghavgarh tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vijayraghavgarh and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Gohawal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gohawal is 488562. The village covers a total geographical area of 682.9 hectares and falls under the 483775 pincode. Barhi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gohawal

According to the 2011 Census, Gohawal village had a total population of 2,012 people, including 1,051 males and 961 females, living in 445 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.43%, with male literacy at 77.68% and female literacy at 50.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 607.

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

Nearby Villages of Gohawal

Gohawal 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 Gohawal

Gohawal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pipariya Kalan, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barhi to Gohawal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Gohawal is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gohawal

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

Health Facilities in Gohawal

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

FAQs about Gohawal