Giltora - Khurai, Sagar

Giltora is a village situated in the Khurai tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khurai and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Asolighat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Giltora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Giltora is 459840. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.11 hectares and falls under the 470117 pincode. Khurai is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Giltora

According to the 2011 Census, Giltora village had a total population of 339 people, including 182 males and 157 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.75%, with male literacy at 79.59% and female literacy at 48.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Giltora

Giltora 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 Giltora

Giltora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khurai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khurai to Giltora is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Giltora 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 Giltora

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

Health Facilities in Giltora

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

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