Golgaon Khurd - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Golgaon Khurd is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadarwara and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Chargaon Kalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Golgaon Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Golgaon Khurd is 490888. The village covers a total geographical area of 234 hectares and falls under the 487551 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Golgaon Khurd

According to the 2011 Census, Golgaon Khurd village had a total population of 672 people, including 355 males and 317 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.37%, with male literacy at 71.67% and female literacy at 54.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 478.

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

Nearby Villages of Golgaon Khurd

Golgaon Khurd 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 Golgaon Khurd

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Golgaon Khurd. The nearest railway station is Salichauka Road, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Golgaon Khurd is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Golgaon Khurd is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Golgaon Khurd

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

Health Facilities in Golgaon Khurd

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

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