Ghirghori - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Ghirghori is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Tendudol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghirghori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghirghori is 501213. The village covers a total geographical area of 74.46 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Jaisinghnagar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Ghirghori

As per Census 2011, Ghirghori village has a total population of 357 people, consisting of 169 males and 188 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 1,112 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 145 literate and 212 illiterate residents. Additionally, 304 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ghirghori are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population357169188
Child Population (0–6 yrs)592435
Scheduled Tribes (ST)304144160
Literate Population1458362
Illiterate Population21286126

Nearby Villages of Ghirghori

Ghirghori 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Barhi KachharEast1.42 km
KusmiSouth-West1.53 km
BadkadolWest1.55 km
Nakti TolaSouth2.00 km
CharkidolNorth-East2.16 km
Lukam TolaEast3.07 km
SerimarWest3.18 km
AmajhiriyaSouth-West3.38 km
NaudhiyaNorth-West3.95 km
TendudolSouth-East4.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghirghori

Ghirghori is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Duvri Kalan, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisinghnagar to Ghirghori is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Ghirghori is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghirghori

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Ghirghori

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ghirghori

Where is Ghirghori located?

Ghirghori village is located in Jaisinghnagar Tehsil, Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghirghori?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghirghori is Tendudol.

What is the pincode of Ghirghori?

The pincode of Ghirghori is 484771.

What is the population of Ghirghori?

Ghirghori has a total population of 357, including 169 males and 188 females.

How many households are there in Ghirghori?

There are 88 households in Ghirghori.

What is the literacy rate in Ghirghori?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghirghori is 40.62%. Male literacy is 49.11% and female literacy is 32.98%.