Gohchar - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Gohchar is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Gohchar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gohchar is 490484. The village covers a total geographical area of 323.42 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Gohchar 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 Gohchar

According to the 2011 Census, Gohchar village had a total population of 961 people, including 503 males and 458 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.98%, with male literacy at 88.51% and female literacy at 70.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 355, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Gohchar

Gohchar 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 Gohchar

Public transport in the Gohchar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shridham, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Gohchar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Gohchar is about 32 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 Gohchar

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

Health Facilities in Gohchar

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

FAQs about Gohchar