Gorakhpur - Sultanpur, Raisen

Gorakhpur is a village situated in the Sultanpur tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 75 km from Badi and around 50 km from Raisen. Gorakhpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorakhpur is 484626. The village covers a total geographical area of 563.84 hectares and falls under the 464986 pincode. Sultanpur is the nearest town, located about 18 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 Bhojpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Vidisha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gorakhpur

As per Census 2011, Gorakhpur village has a total population of 843 people, consisting of 426 males and 417 females. The village has 190 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 159 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 436 literate and 407 illiterate residents. Additionally, 200 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 321 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gorakhpur are given below:

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barkhera, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sultanpur to Gorakhpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Gorakhpur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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