Guradiya - Alot, Ratlam

Guradiya is a village situated in the Alot tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alot and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Guradiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guradiya is 470287. The village covers a total geographical area of 504.7 hectares and falls under the 457114 pincode. Alot is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Guradiya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Guradiya

As per Census 2011, Guradiya village has a total population of 1,102 people, consisting of 550 males and 552 females. The village has 244 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 161 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 563 literate and 539 illiterate residents. Additionally, 517 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,102550552
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1618576
Scheduled Castes (SC)517262255
Literate Population563350213
Illiterate Population539200339

Nearby Villages of Guradiya

Guradiya 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
LaxmipuraNorth1.84 km
DudhawatiSouth-West1.89 km
NewliEast2.49 km
JoyanSouth2.49 km
Khajuri SolankiNorth-West2.78 km
BadnawaraWest3.40 km
DharolaWest3.49 km
BhavgarhNorth3.64 km
PratappuraSouth-West3.97 km
Bhoja KhediNorth3.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Guradiya

Guradiya 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 Vikramgarh Alot, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alot to Guradiya is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Guradiya is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guradiya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Guradiya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Guradiya

Where is Guradiya located?

Guradiya village is located in Alot Tehsil, Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Guradiya?

Guradiya is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Guradiya?

The pincode of Guradiya is 457114.

What is the population of Guradiya?

Guradiya has a total population of 1,102, including 550 males and 552 females.

How many households are there in Guradiya?

There are 244 households in Guradiya.

What is the literacy rate in Guradiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Guradiya is 51.09%. Male literacy is 63.64% and female literacy is 38.59%.