Gudwara - Kareli, Narsimhapur

Gudwara is a village situated in the Kareli tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kareli and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Kumhroda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gudwara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gudwara is 491275. The village covers a total geographical area of 197.45 hectares and falls under the 487330 pincode. Kareli is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Gudwara 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 Gudwara

As per Census 2011, Gudwara village has a total population of 626 people, consisting of 339 males and 287 females. The village has 139 households and a sex ratio of 846 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 430 literate and 196 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 244 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gudwara are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gudwara

Gudwara 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 Gudwara

Gudwara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kareli, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kareli to Gudwara is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Gudwara is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gudwara

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

Health Facilities in Gudwara

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

FAQs about Gudwara