Gota - Vijaypur, Sheopur

Gota is a village situated in the Vijaypur tehsil of Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vijaypur and around 145 km from the district headquarters in Sheopur. Gohata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gota is 451392. The village covers a total geographical area of 2289 hectares and falls under the 476332 pincode. Vijaypur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gota

According to the 2011 Census, Gota village had a total population of 4,481 people, including 2,491 males and 1,990 females, living in 932 households. The sex ratio was 799 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.75%, with male literacy at 70.46% and female literacy at 43.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 649, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 132.

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

Nearby Villages of Gota

Gota 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 Gota

Gota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bijaipur Road, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijaypur to Gota is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sheopur to Gota is about 145 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gota

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

Health Facilities in Gota

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

FAQs about Gota