Gumthi - Sanawad, Khargone (West Nimar)

Gumthi is a village situated in the Sanawad tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from Barwaha and around 70 km from Khargone. Hirapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gumthi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gumthi is 476822. The village covers a total geographical area of 1121.93 hectares and falls under the 451113 pincode. Sanawad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gumthi

According to the 2011 Census, Gumthi village had a total population of 230 people, including 120 males and 110 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.37%, with male literacy at 59.22% and female literacy at 46.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 82, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Gumthi

Gumthi 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 Gumthi

Gumthi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kotlakheri, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sanawad to Gumthi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Gumthi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gumthi

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

Health Facilities in Gumthi

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

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