Gorakhpur - Lakhnadon, Seoni
Gorakhpur is a village situated in the Lakhnadon tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhnadon and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Bhajia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorakhpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorakhpur is 495903. The village covers a total geographical area of 246.8 hectares and falls under the 480884 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 21 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 136 people, consisting of 73 males and 63 females. The village has 30 households and a sex ratio of 863 females per 1,000 males. There are 17 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 89 literate and 47 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 55 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gorakhpur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 136 | 73 | 63 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 55 | 30 | 25 |
| Literate Population | 89 | 52 | 37 |
| Illiterate Population | 47 | 21 | 26 |
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, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| 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 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Gorakhpur is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 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 | No | Available within 2-5 km |
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 >10 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 Lakhnadon Tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gorakhpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Gorakhpur is Bhajia.
What is the pincode of Gorakhpur?
The pincode of Gorakhpur is 480884.
What is the population of Gorakhpur?
Gorakhpur has a total population of 136, including 73 males and 63 females.
How many households are there in Gorakhpur?
There are 30 households in Gorakhpur.
What is the literacy rate in Gorakhpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gorakhpur is 65.44%. Male literacy is 71.23% and female literacy is 58.73%.