Gorakhpur - Dhanora, Seoni
Gorakhpur is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Gorakhpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorakhpur is 496378. The village covers a total geographical area of 642 hectares and falls under the 480996 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Lakhnadon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Gorakhpur
As per Census 2011, Gorakhpur village has a total population of 1,330 people, consisting of 679 males and 651 females. The village has 299 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 220 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 809 literate and 521 illiterate residents. Additionally, 51 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 693 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gorakhpur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,330 | 679 | 651 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 220 | 106 | 114 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 51 | 29 | 22 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 693 | 367 | 326 |
| Literate Population | 809 | 458 | 351 |
| Illiterate Population | 521 | 221 | 300 |
Nearby Villages of Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Gorakhpur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Gorakhpur is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Gorakhpur
Where is Gorakhpur located?
Gorakhpur village is located in Dhanora Tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gorakhpur?
Gorakhpur is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Gorakhpur?
The pincode of Gorakhpur is 480996.
What is the population of Gorakhpur?
Gorakhpur has a total population of 1,330, including 679 males and 651 females.
How many households are there in Gorakhpur?
There are 299 households in Gorakhpur.
What is the literacy rate in Gorakhpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gorakhpur is 60.83%. Male literacy is 67.45% and female literacy is 53.92%.