Gajpur - Itarsi, Narmadapuram

Gajpur is a village situated in the Itarsi tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Itarsi and around 38 km from Hoshangabad. Gajpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gajpur is 487332. The village covers a total geographical area of 917.04 hectares and falls under the 461111 pincode. Itarsi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gajpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gajpur village had a total population of 1,419 people, including 750 males and 669 females, living in 259 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.90%, with male literacy at 85.89% and female literacy at 62.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 162, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 350.

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

Nearby Villages of Gajpur

Gajpur 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 Gajpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gajpur. The nearest railway station is Sontalai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Itarsi to Gajpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Gajpur is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gajpur

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

Health Facilities in Gajpur

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

FAQs about Gajpur