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

As per Census 2011, Gursi village has a total population of 1,205 people, consisting of 633 males and 572 females. The village has 295 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 152 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 768 literate and 437 illiterate residents. Additionally, 56 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 283 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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