Gourtala - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Gourtala 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 43 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Gourtala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gourtala is 490670. The village covers a total geographical area of 365.31 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town.

Gourtala 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 Gourtala

According to the 2011 Census, Gourtala village had a total population of 1,306 people, including 649 males and 657 females, living in 316 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.57%, with male literacy at 83.48% and female literacy at 59.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 612.

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

Nearby Villages of Gourtala

Gourtala 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 Gourtala

Gourtala 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 Shridham, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Narsimhapur to Gourtala is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gourtala

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

Health Facilities in Gourtala

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

FAQs about Gourtala