Gurkudwaya - Pichhore, Shivpuri

Gurkudwaya is a village situated in the Pichhore tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pichhore and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Gurukudwaya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurkudwaya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurkudwaya is 456102. The village covers a total geographical area of 973.86 hectares and falls under the 473995 pincode. Pichhore is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Gurkudwaya

According to the 2011 Census, Gurkudwaya village had a total population of 1,879 people, including 1,036 males and 843 females, living in 373 households. The sex ratio was 814 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.06%, with male literacy at 66.24% and female literacy at 39.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 311, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 279.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurkudwaya

Gurkudwaya 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 Gurkudwaya

Gurkudwaya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Lukwasa, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pichhore to Gurkudwaya is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Gurkudwaya 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 Gurkudwaya

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

Health Facilities in Gurkudwaya

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

FAQs about Gurkudwaya