Gurajghat - Shivpur, Narmadapuram

Gurajghat is a village situated in the Shivpur tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from Seoni Malwa and around 72 km from Hoshangabad. Guranjghat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurajghat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurajghat is 487168. The village covers a total geographical area of 388.72 hectares and falls under the 461223 pincode. Seoni Malwa is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Gurajghat

As per Census 2011, Gurajghat village has a total population of 1,287 people, consisting of 682 males and 605 females. The village has 243 households and a sex ratio of 887 females per 1,000 males. There are 184 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 856 literate and 431 illiterate residents. Additionally, 406 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 417 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,287682605
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1849490
Scheduled Castes (SC)406215191
Scheduled Tribes (ST)417216201
Literate Population856525331
Illiterate Population431157274

Nearby Villages of Gurajghat

Gurajghat 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ParaswadaNorth-West1.79 km
GhanaSouth-East2.16 km
RanipurEast2.30 km
BandarkhoSouth-West2.35 km
NawalgaonNorth-East2.58 km
LiladiyaWest3.48 km
GangiyaSouth-East3.87 km
JhinganpurNorth-East4.24 km
Amlada KhurdNorth4.32 km
Amlada KalanNorth-West4.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gurajghat

Gurajghat is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pagdhal, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Seoni Malwa to Gurajghat is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Gurajghat is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurajghat

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gurajghat

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gurajghat

Where is Gurajghat located?

Gurajghat village is located in Shivpur Tehsil, Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gurajghat?

The Gram Panchayat of Gurajghat is Guranjghat.

What is the pincode of Gurajghat?

The pincode of Gurajghat is 461223.

What is the population of Gurajghat?

Gurajghat has a total population of 1,287, including 682 males and 605 females.

How many households are there in Gurajghat?

There are 243 households in Gurajghat.

What is the literacy rate in Gurajghat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gurajghat is 66.51%. Male literacy is 76.98% and female literacy is 54.71%.