Gorkha - Gairatganj, Raisen

Gorkha is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Gorkha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorkha is 484017. The village covers a total geographical area of 311.88 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Gorkha 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 Gorkha

According to the 2011 Census, Gorkha village had a total population of 439 people, including 235 males and 204 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 868 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.55%, with male literacy at 90.10% and female literacy at 71.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorkha

Gorkha 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 Gorkha

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gorkha. The nearest railway station is Ratona, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Gorkha is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Gorkha is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorkha

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

Health Facilities in Gorkha

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

FAQs about Gorkha