Gorakhpur - Sultan-Ganj, Raisen

Gorakhpur is a village situated in the Sultan-Ganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from Begamganj and around 125 km from Raisen. Moiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorakhpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorakhpur is 484220. The village covers a total geographical area of 752.12 hectares and falls under the 464570 pincode. Begamganj is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Gorakhpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gorakhpur village had a total population of 465 people, including 254 males and 211 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 831 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.75%, with male literacy at 81.00% and female literacy at 66.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur 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 Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur 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 Ratona, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Begamganj to Gorakhpur is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Gorakhpur is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorakhpur

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

Health Facilities in Gorakhpur

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

FAQs about Gorakhpur