Gukhaur - Devendranagar, Panna

Gukhaur is a village situated in the Devendranagar tehsil of Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devendernagar and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Panna. Gukhour serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gukhaur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gukhaur is 458871. The village covers a total geographical area of 416.53 hectares and falls under the 488333 pincode. Devendranagar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Gukhaur

According to the 2011 Census, Gukhaur village had a total population of 2,653 people, including 1,392 males and 1,261 females, living in 595 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.66%, with male literacy at 73.61% and female literacy at 48.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 343, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 267.

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

Nearby Villages of Gukhaur

Gukhaur 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 Gukhaur

Gukhaur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sagma, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devendranagar to Gukhaur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Panna to Gukhaur 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 Gukhaur

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

Health Facilities in Gukhaur

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

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