Gokla - Kareli, Narsimhapur

Gokla is a village situated in the Kareli tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kareli and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Gursi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokla is 491303. The village covers a total geographical area of 224.66 hectares and falls under the 487330 pincode. Kareli is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Gokla

According to the 2011 Census, Gokla village had a total population of 486 people, including 274 males and 212 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 774 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.46%, with male literacy at 82.48% and female literacy at 54.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 229.

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

Nearby Villages of Gokla

Gokla 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 Gokla

Gokla 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 Kareli, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kareli to Gokla is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Gokla is about 42 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 Gokla

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

Health Facilities in Gokla

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

FAQs about Gokla