Gorakhpur - Ghansaur, Seoni

Gorakhpur is a village situated in the Ghansaur tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansaur and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Gorakhpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorakhpur is 496126. The village covers a total geographical area of 534.36 hectares and falls under the 480997 pincode. Jabalpur is the nearest town, located about 63 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

According to the 2011 Census, Gorakhpur village had a total population of 1,136 people, including 576 males and 560 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.79%, with male literacy at 78.50% and female literacy at 60.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 251, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 126.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur 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 Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Binaiki, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jabalpur to Gorakhpur is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Gorakhpur is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 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:

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:

FAQs about Gorakhpur