Gorkha

Gorkha is a village located in Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 34km away from sub-district headquarter Gairatgang (tehsildar office) and 88km away from district headquarter Raisen. As per 2009 stats, Gorkha village is also a gram panchayat.

Gorkha has its own place in the vibrant Raisen region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Gorkha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gorkha is 484017. The village spans a total geographical area of 311.88 hectares. Gairatganj is nearest town to Gorkha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 34km away.

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Population of Gorkha

Below is a concise population overview of Gorkha as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 439 235 204
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 65 33 32
Scheduled Castes (SC) 35 17 18
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 32 15 17
Literate Population 305 182 123
Illiterate Population 134 53 81

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gorkha village:

  • The total population of Gorkha village is around 439, including approximately 235 males and 204 females, with a sex ratio of 868 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 65 children aged 0–6 years in Gorkha village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Gorkha village has 35 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 32 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Gorkha village is about 69.48%, with male literacy at 77.45% and female literacy at 60.29%.
  • There are around 100 households in Gorkha village.

Connectivity of Gorkha

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gorkha. As per the 2011 stats, Gorkha had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Gorkha

Knowing the nearby villages of Gorkha helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gorkha.

Karhoula Pipaliya Amarsingh Sanwali Shobhapur Simariya Khurd Jinnor Tekapar Khodi Sodarpur Singhad Patimank Chouk Suagard

Frequently Asked Questions about Gorkha

Where is Gorkha located?
Gorkha village is situated in Gairatganj Tehsil, within the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gorkha?
Gorkha serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Gorkha as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gorkha is 439, with 235 males and 204 females.
How many households are there in Gorkha as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gorkha village has a total of 100 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gorkha as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gorkha is 69.48%. The male literacy rate is 77.45%, while the female literacy rate is 60.29%.