Gursi - Kareli, Narsimhapur

Gursi is a village situated in the Kareli tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kareli and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Gursi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gursi is 491304. The village covers a total geographical area of 912.29 hectares and falls under the 487330 pincode. Kareli is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Gursi 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 Gursi

According to the 2011 Census, Gursi village had a total population of 1,205 people, including 633 males and 572 females, living in 295 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.93%, with male literacy at 83.45% and female literacy at 61.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 283.

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

Nearby Villages of Gursi

Gursi 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 Gursi

Gursi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kareli, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kareli to Gursi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Gursi is about 35 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 Gursi

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

Health Facilities in Gursi

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

FAQs about Gursi