Gailpur - Gairatganj, Raisen

Gailpur is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Khumari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gailpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gailpur is 484005. The village covers a total geographical area of 191 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Gailpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gailpur village had a total population of 250 people, including 125 males and 125 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.82%, with male literacy at 85.29% and female literacy at 59.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102.

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

Nearby Villages of Gailpur

Gailpur 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 Gailpur

Gailpur 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 Sorai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Gailpur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Gailpur is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gailpur

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

Health Facilities in Gailpur

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

FAQs about Gailpur