Gangai Khurd - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Gangai Khurd is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Chandli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangai Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangai Khurd is 490547. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.96 hectares and falls under the 487001 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Gangai 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 Gotegaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gangai Khurd

As per Census 2011, Gangai Khurd village has a total population of 357 people, consisting of 185 males and 172 females. The village has 75 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 222 literate and 135 illiterate residents. Additionally, 356 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gangai Khurd are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population357185172
Child Population (0–6 yrs)613526
Scheduled Tribes (ST)356185171
Literate Population22213191
Illiterate Population1355481

Nearby Villages of Gangai Khurd

Gangai 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kareli KhurdNorth-East1.55 km
Gangai KalanSouth-West1.77 km
Kareli KalanSouth-East1.91 km
SunacharNorth-West1.99 km
ChandliSouth2.97 km
Kushli (mankendi)North-East3.35 km
GundraiNorth-West3.78 km
RaikhedaEast3.80 km
NoniSouth-East3.83 km
JhalonWest4.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gangai Khurd

Gangai Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bikrampur, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Gangai Khurd is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Gangai Khurd is about 40 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 Gangai Khurd

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

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

Health Facilities in Gangai 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 Gangai Khurd village are given below:

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

FAQs about Gangai Khurd

Where is Gangai Khurd located?

Gangai Khurd village is located in Gotegaon Tehsil, Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gangai Khurd?

The Gram Panchayat of Gangai Khurd is Chandli.

What is the pincode of Gangai Khurd?

The pincode of Gangai Khurd is 487001.

What is the population of Gangai Khurd?

Gangai Khurd has a total population of 357, including 185 males and 172 females.

How many households are there in Gangai Khurd?

There are 75 households in Gangai Khurd.

What is the literacy rate in Gangai Khurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gangai Khurd is 62.18%. Male literacy is 70.81% and female literacy is 52.91%.