Gorakhurd - Banda, Sagar

Gorakhurd is a village situated in the Banda tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Gora Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorakhurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorakhurd is 460274. The village covers a total geographical area of 1068.97 hectares and falls under the 470335 pincode. Banda is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Gorakhurd

According to the 2011 Census, Gorakhurd village had a total population of 1,691 people, including 886 males and 805 females, living in 456 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.15%, with male literacy at 79.78% and female literacy at 53.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 506, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 468.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorakhurd

Gorakhurd 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 Gorakhurd

Gorakhurd is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ganeshganj, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banda to Gorakhurd is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Gorakhurd is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorakhurd

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

Health Facilities in Gorakhurd

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

FAQs about Gorakhurd