Gokalpur - Pachore, Rajgarh

Gokalpur is a village situated in the Pachore tehsil of Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pachore and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Rajgarh. Padliyadan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokalpur is 480394. The village covers a total geographical area of 143.1 hectares and falls under the 465680 pincode. Talen is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Gokalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gokalpur village had a total population of 403 people, including 218 males and 185 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 849 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.58%, with male literacy at 74.32% and female literacy at 45.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79.

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

Nearby Villages of Gokalpur

Gokalpur 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 Gokalpur

Gokalpur 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 Shujalpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talen to Gokalpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajgarh to Gokalpur is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gokalpur

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

Health Facilities in Gokalpur

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

FAQs about Gokalpur